Glucocorticoid receptor modulators

ABSTRACT

Compounds of formula (I)  
                 
 
     or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are novel glucocorticoid receptor modulators and are useful for treating type II diabetes in a mammal.

[0001] This application claims priority to the provisional applicationSerial No. 60/268,787 filed on Feb. 14, 2001.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to non-steroidal compounds whichare selective modulators of steroid receptors, in particular, theglucocorticoid receptor. In particular, the present invention isdirected to compounds and methods for using such compounds to treatmammals requiring glucocorticoid receptor modulation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Glucocorticoids are lipid soluble hormones synthesized in theadrenal cortex (Neville and O'Hare, The Adrenal Gland, James, Ed. NewYork, Raven, 1-65, (1979)). These molecules readily pass through cellmembranes and enter the cytoplasm of target tissues, where they bind toglucocorticoid receptors sequestered in the cytoplasm by complexationwith heat shock proteins. Upon binding of the hormone to its receptor,the receptor undergoes a conformational change which results indissociation of heat shock proteins, and translocation of the ligandbound glucocorticoid receptor into the nucleus where it can eitherinitiate or repress specific gene transcription. Transcriptionalactivation occurs when the ligand bound receptor complex homodimerizes,and the homodimeric receptor ligand complex binds to chromosomaldeoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) at sequence specific sites in the promoterregion of regulated genes (Beato, Cell, 56, 335-344 (1989); andYamamato, Annu. Rev. Genet., 19, 209-215 (1989)). Excesses ordeficiencies of these ligands can have profound physiologicalconsequences. As an example, glucocorticoid excess results in Cushing'sSyndrome, while glucocorticoid insufficiency results in Addison'sDisease.

[0004] Biologically relevant glucocorticoid receptor agonists includecortisol and corticosterone. Many synthetic glucocorticoid receptoragonists exist including dexamethasone, prednisone and prednisilone. Bydefinition, glucocorticoid receptor antagonists bind to the receptor andprevent glucocorticoid receptor agonists from binding and eliciting GRmediated events, including transcription. RU486 is an example of anon-selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

[0005] Type II diabetes (also referred to as non insulin-dependentDiabetes Mellitus) is a debilitating disease characterized by anabnormal elevation of blood glucose levels driven by three factors:increased hepatic glucose production, inadequate clearance of glucosevia insulin mediated pathways, and decreased uptake of circulatingglucose by tissues (DeFronzo, Diabetes Review 5(3), 177-269, (1997)).Administration of agents that decrease hepatic glucose production are afundamental approach to controlling blood glucose (De Feo et al., Am. J.Physiol. 257, E35-E42 (1989); Rooney, et al., J. Clin. Endocrinol.Metab. 77, 1180-1183 (1994); and Dinneen et al., J. Clin. Invest.,92,2283-2290 (1993)). Glucocorticoids have been shown to have majorinfluences on glucose production. Glucocorticoid excess aggravatesestablished diabetes while glucocorticoid deficiency reduces bloodglucose and improves glucose control in diabetic mice (Boyle, DiabetesReview, 1(3), 301-308, (1993); Naeser, Diabetologia, 9, 376-379 (1973);and Solomon et al., Horm, Metab. Res., 9, 152-156 (1977)). Theunderlying mechanism responsible for these effects is theglucocorticoid-induced upregulation of key hepatic enzymes required forgluconeogenesis (Exton et al., Recent Prog. Horm. Res., 26, 411-457(1970); and Kraus-Friedmann, Physiol. Rev., 64, 170-259 (1984)).

[0006] Among the genes that glucocorticoids up-regulate are severalgenes that play key roles in gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis,particularly phosphoenolpyruvyl carboxykinase (PEPCK) andglucose-6-phosphatase (Hanson and Patel, Adv. Enzymol., Meister, Ed. NewYork, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 203-281 (1994); and Argaud et al.,Diabetes 45, 1563-1571 (1996)). Mifepristone (RU486), a potent GRantagonist reduces messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), levels of PEPCKand glucose-6-phosphate in the liver, and causes a 50% reduction ofplasma glucose levels in obese diabetic db/db transgenic mice (Friedmanet al., J. Biol. Chem. 272(50), 31475-31481 (1997)). While steroid-basedGR antagonists have been useful in demonstrating efficacy for in vivoglucose lowering effects, the utility of such agents is limited due toside effects resulting from potent cross-reactivity with other steroidreceptors, in particular progesterone receptor (PR) andmineralocorticoid receptor (MR). U.S. Pat. No. 5,929,058 discloses amethod for treating type II diabetes by administering a combination ofsteroidal-agents that exhibit mineralcorticoid receptor agonist activityand glucocorticoid receptor antagonist activity. Pharmaceutical agentsthat function as glucocorticoid receptor (GR) antagonists represent anovel approach to controlling type II diabetes.

[0007] Other examples of proteins that interact with the glucocorticoidreceptor are the transcription factors AP-1 and NFκ-B. Such interactionsresult in inhibition of AP-1- and NFκ-B-mediated transcription and arebelieved to be responsible for some of the anti-inflammatory activity ofendogenously administered glucocorticoids. In addition, glucocorticoidsmay also exert physiologic effects independent of nuclear transcription.

[0008] Glucocorticoid selective non-steroidal agents that antagonizefunctional activity mediated by the glucocorticoid receptor may beuseful for treating mammals suffering from type II diabetes and fortreating symptoms of type II diabetes including hyperglycemia,inadequate glucose clearance, obesity, hyperinsulinemia,hypertriglyceridemia and high circulating glucocorticoid levels. Inaddition to diabetes, glucocorticoid receptor modulators are useful totreat diseases such as obesity, Syndrome X, Cushing's Syndrome,Addison's disease, inflammatory diseases such as asthma, rhinitis andarthritis, allergy, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency, anorexia,cachexia, bone loss or bone frailty, and wound healing.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,929,058 discloses a method for treating type IIdiabetes by administering a combination of steroidal-agents that exhibitmineralcorticoid receptor agonist activity and glucocorticoid receptorantagonist activity.

[0010] Although there are glucocorticoid receptor therapies in the art,there is a continuing need for and a continuing search in this field ofart for selective glucocorticoid receptor therapies. Thus, theidentification of non-steroidal compounds which have specificity for oneor more steroid receptors, but which have reduced or no cross-reactivityfor other steroid or intracellular receptors, is of significant value inthis field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0011] In its principle embodiment, the present invention disclosescompounds of formula (I) that are useful as glucocorticoid receptormodulators:

[0012] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein

[0013] L_(A) is a covalent bond or C(X_(A1))(X_(A2));

[0014] L_(D) is a covalent bond or C(X_(D1))(X_(D2));

[0015] X_(A1) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkoxy,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, cyano, halogen,hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, nitro and (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl;

[0016] X_(A2) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen andalkyl;

[0017] or X_(A1) and X_(A2) together are oxo;

[0018] X_(D1) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkoxy,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, cyano, halogen,hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, nitro and (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl;

[0019] X_(D2) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen andalkyl;

[0020] or X_(D1) and X_(D2) together are oxo;

[0021] L_(B) is absent or selected from the group consisting of acovalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene,—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)S(O)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)(CH₂).-, —(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n), —O(CH₂)_(m)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n).,(CH₂)_(m)C(O)O(CH₂)_(n)—, —O(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)S(o)₂(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S (O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(n)— and —(CH₂)_(m)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(n)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to A and the rightend attached to B;

[0022] m is an integer of 0-6;

[0023] n is an integer of 0-6;

[0024] L_(C) is absent or selected from the group consisting of acovalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)C≡C, —(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)CH₂C≡C—, (CH₂)_(p)S(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)S(O)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—, —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)O(CH₂)_(q)—, —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(q)— and —(CH₂)_(p)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to B and the rightend attached to C;

[0025] p is an integer of 0-6;

[0026] q is an integer of 0-6;

[0027] L_(E) is absent or selected from the group consisting of acovalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene,—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂),CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂)_(s)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(r)S(CH₂)—,—(CH₂)_(r)S(O)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s), —O(CH₂)_(r)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)O(CH₂)_(s)—, —O(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(s)— and —(CH₂)_(r)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(s)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to D and the rightend attached to E;

[0028] r is an integer of 0-6;

[0029] s is an integer of 0-6;

[0030] L_(F) is absent or selected from the group consisting of acovalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)S(O)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v), —O(CH₂)_(v)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)O(CH₂)_(v)—, —O(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(v)— and —(CH₂)_(u)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to E and the rightend attached to F;

[0031] u is an integer of 0-6;

[0032] v is an integer of 0-6;

[0033] A and D are each independently selected from the group consistingof aryl, cycloalkyl and heterocycle;

[0034] B, C, E and F are each independently absent or each independentlyselected from the group consisting of aryl, cycloalkyl and heterocycle;

[0035] R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3),R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2),R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1),R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4) and R_(F5) are each independently absent or eachindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl,alkenylthio, alkenyloxy, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy,alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkoxy, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkylthio,alkylcarbonyl(NR₁,)sulfonylalky, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonylthio,alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl,alkylsulfonyl(NR₁o)carboxylalkyl, alkylsulfonyl(NR₁₀)carboxylalkoxy,alkylsulfonyl(NR₁₀)alkyl(NR₁₁)-, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyl,alkylthioalkoxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, carboxy,carboxyalkoxy, carboxylalkoxyalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, cyano, cyanoalkoxy,cyanoalkyl, cyanoalkylthio, cycloalkylalkoxy, cycloalkyloxy,ethylenedioxy, formyl, formylalkoxy, formylalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, haloalkynyloxy,halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, mercapto, mercaptoalkoxy,mercaptoalkyl, methylenedioxy, nitro, —NR₈R₉, (NR₈R₉)alkoxy,(NR₈R₉)alkyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkoxy,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl,—NR₁₀S(O)₂R₁₂, —NR₁₀S(O)₂NR₁₃R₁₄, and —S(O)₂OH;

[0036] R₁, R₂, and R₃ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, carboxy, halogen, hydroxyalkyl, —NR₁₀R₁₁ and(NR₁₀R₁₁)alkyl;

[0037] R₄ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl,alkoxy, alkoxyalkenyl, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkynyl,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkenyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkynyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkenyl, alkylcarbonylalkoxy, alkylcarbonylalkyl,alkylcarbonylalkynyl, alkynyl, carboxy, carboxyalkenyl, carboxyalkyl,carboxyalkynyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl,halogen, hydroxyalkyl, —NR₁₀R₁₁, (NR₁₀R₁₁)alkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkenyl and(NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkynyl;

[0038] R₅ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl;and

[0039] R₆ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl,arylalkoxycarbonyl, arylalkylcarbonyl, arylalkylsulfonyl, arylcarbonyl,arylsulfonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylalkylcarbonyl,cycloalkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylalkylsulfonyl, heterocyclecarbonyl,heterocyclealkylcarbonyl, heterocyclesulfonyl, heterocyclealkylsulfonyl,(NR₁₃R₁₄)carbonyl and (NR₁₃R₁₄)sulfonyl;

[0040] R₈ and R₉ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkynyl,carboxyalkylcarbonyl; cyanoalkyl, formyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl,—NR₁₀R₁₁ (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl and carboxyalkyl wherein the alkyl portion ofcarboxyalkyl is optionally substituted with one or two substituentsselected from the group consisting of alkylthio, aryl, heterocycle,hydroxy, carboxy, —NR₁₀R₁₁ and (NR₁₀R₁₁)carboxy;

[0041] R₁₀ and R₁₁ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen and alkyl;

[0042] R₁₂ is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, alkyl, aryl,arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycle andheterocyclealkyl; and

[0043] R₁₃ and R₁₄ are each independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycle and heterocyclealkyl.

[0044] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is a covalent bond; L_(D) is a covalent bond;A is aryl; D is aryl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5),R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4),R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3),R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F are as defined informula (I).

[0045] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is a covalent bond; L_(D) is a covalent bond;A is heterocycle; D is aryl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5),R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4),R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3),R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F are as defined informula (I).

[0046] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is a covalent bond; L_(D) is a covalent bond;A is heterocycle; D is heterocycle; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4),R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3),R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2),R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F are asdefined in formula (I).

[0047] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalentbond; A is aryl; D is aryl; and X_(A1), X_(A2), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3),R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2),R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1),R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5),R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F areas defined in formula (I).

[0048] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalentbond; A is heterocycle; D is aryl; and X_(A1), X_(A2), R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1),R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5),R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3) R_(F4),R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, andF are as defined in formula (I).

[0049] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalentbond; A is heterocycle; D is heterocycle; and X_(A1), X_(A2), R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4),R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3),R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B,C, E, and F are as defined in formula (I).

[0050] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalentbond; A is aryl; D is heterocycle; and X_(A1), X_(A2), R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1),R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5),R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4),R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, andF are as defined in formula (I).

[0051] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) isC(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); A is heterocycle; D is heterocycle; and X_(A1),X_(A2), X_(D1), X_(D2), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4),R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆,L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F are as defined in formula(I).

[0052] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(XA₂); L_(D) is C(X_(D1))(X_(D2));A is aryl; D is heterocycle; and X_(A1), X_(A2), X_(D1), X_(D2), R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4),R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3),R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), L_(E), L_(F), B,C, E, and F are as defined in formula (I).

[0053] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (I) wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) isC(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); A is aryl; D is aryl; and X_(A1), X_(A2), X_(D1),X_(D2), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3),R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2),R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3), R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1),R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4), R_(F5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C),L_(E), L_(F), B, C, E, and F are as defined in formula (I).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Definition of Terms

[0054] As used throughout this specification and the appended claims,the following terms have the following meanings.

[0055] The term, “modulator,” as used herein, refers to a chemicalentity, whether a synthesized chemical entity or a natural endogenouschemical entity, that interacts with a steroid receptor, wherein saidinteration elicits a response by the receptor or blocks the response ofthe receptor when interacted with by a natural endogenous chemicalentity, i.e., cortisol or corticosterone.

[0056] The term “alkenyl,” as used herein, refers to a straight orbranched chain hydrocarbon containing from 2 to 10 carbons andcontaining at least one carbon-carbon double bond formed by the removalof two hydrogens. Representative examples of alkenyl include, but arenot limited to, ethenyl, 2-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 3-butenyl,4-pentenyl, 5-hexenyl, 2-heptenyl, 2-methyl-1-heptenyl, and 3-decenyl.

[0057] The term “alkenyloxy,” as used herein, refers to an alkenylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an oxygen atom. Representative examples of alkenyloxy include,but are not limited to, allyloxy, 2-butenyloxy, 3-butenyloxy and3-pentenyloxy.

[0058] The term “alkenylthio,” as used herein, refers to an alkenylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfur atom. Representative examples of alkenylthio include,but are not limited, allylsulfanyl, 2-butenylsulfanyl, 3-butenylsulfanyland 3-pentenylsulfanyl.

[0059] The term “alkenylene,” denotes a divalent group derived from astraight or branched chain hydrocarbon of from 2 to 10 carbon atomscontaining at least one double bond. Representative examples ofalkenylene include, but are not limited to, —CH═CH—, —CH═CH₂CH₂—,—CH₂—CH═CH—, —CH₂CH₂CH═CH— and —CH═C(CH₃)CH₂—.

[0060] The term “alkoxy,” as used herein, refers to an alkyl group, asdefined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through anoxygen atom. Representative examples of alkoxy include, but are notlimited to, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, 2-propoxy, butoxy, tert-butoxy,pentyloxy, and hexyloxy.

[0061] The term “alkoxyalkenyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkenyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkoxyalkenyl include, but are not limited to, 3-methoxy-1-propenyl and4-methoxy-1-butenyl.

[0062] The term “alkoxyalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough another alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examplesof alkoxyalkoxy include, but are not limited to, tert-butoxymethoxy,2-ethoxyethoxy, 2-methoxyethoxy, and methoxymethoxy.

[0063] The term “alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to analkoxyalkoxy group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through another alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy include, but are not limited to,(2-methoxyethoxy)methoxy and (2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy.

[0064] The term “alkoxyalkoxyalkyl,” as used herein, refers to analkoxyalkoxy group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkoxyalkoxyalkyl include, but are not limited to,tert-butoxymethoxymethyl, ethoxymethoxymethyl, (2-methoxyethoxy)methyl,and 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethyl.

[0065] The term “alkoxyalkyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkoxyalkyl include, but are not limited to, tert-butoxymethyl,2-ethoxyethyl, 2-methoxyethyl, and methoxymethyl.

[0066] The term “alkoxyalkynyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkynyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkoxyalkynyl include, but are not limited to, 3-ethoxy-1-propynyl and4-methoxy-1-butynyl.

[0067] The term “alkoxycarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkoxycarbonyl include, but are not limited to, methoxycarbonyl,ethoxycarbonyl, and tert-butoxycarbonyl.

[0068] The term “alkoxycarbonylalkenyl,” as used herein, refers to analkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through an alkenyl group, as defined herein.Representative examples of alkoxycarbonylalkenyl include, but are notlimited to, 3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl and 3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl.

[0069] The term “alkoxycarbonylalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to analkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through an alkoxy group, as defined herein.Representative examples of alkoxycarbonylalkoxy include, but are notlimited to, 3-methoxy-3-oxopropoxy, 3-ethoxy-3-oxopropoxy,2-methoxy-2-oxoethoxy and 4-methoxy-4-oxobutoxy.

[0070] The term “alkoxycarbonylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to analkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein.Representative examples of alkoxycarbonylalkyl include, but are notlimited to, 3-methoxycarbonylpropyl, 4-ethoxycarbonylbutyl, and2-tert-butoxycarbonylethyl.

[0071] The term “alkoxycarbonylalkynyl,” as used herein, refers to analkoxycarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through an alkenyl group, as defined herein.Representative examples of alkoxycarbonylalkynyl include, but are notlimited to, 3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propynyl and 3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propynyl.

[0072] The term “alkoxysulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkoxygroup, as defined herein, appended appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkoxysulfonyl include, but are not limited to,methoxysulfonyl, ethoxysulfonyl and propoxysulfonyl.

[0073] The term “alkyl,” as used herein, refers to a straight orbranched chain hydrocarbon containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.Representative examples of alkyl include, but are not limited to,methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, iso-butyl,tert-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, n-hexyl, 3-methylhexyl,2,2-dimethylpentyl, 2,3-dimethylpentyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, n-nonyl, andn-decyl.

[0074] The term “alkylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkylcarbonyl include, but are not limited to, acetyl, 1-oxopropyl,2,2-dimethyl-1-oxopropyl, 1-oxobutyl, and 1-oxopentyl.

[0075] The term “alkylcarbonylalkenyl,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkenyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylcarbonylalkenyl include, but are not limited to,3-oxo-1-butenyl and 3-oxo-1-pentenyl.

[0076] The term “alkylcarbonylalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylcarbonylalkoxy include, but are not limited to,3-oxopentyloxy, 3-oxobutoxy and 2-oxopropoxy.

[0077] The term “alkylcarbonylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylcarbonylalkyl include, but are not limited to,2-oxopropyl, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxopropyl, 3-oxobutyl, and 3-oxopentyl.

[0078] The term “alkylcarbonylalkynyl,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkynyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylcarbonylalkynyl include, but are not limited to,3-oxo-1-pentynyl and 3-oxo-1-pentenyl.

[0079] The term “alkylcarbonylalkylthio,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonylalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through a sulfur atom, as defined herein.Representative examples of alkylcarbonylalkylthio include, but are notlimited to, (2-oxopropyl)sulfanyl, (3-oxobutyl)sulfanyl and(3-oxopentyl)sulfanyl.

[0080] The term “alkylcarbonyloxy,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an oxygen atom. Representative examples ofalkylcarbonyloxy include, but are not limited to, acetyloxy,ethylcarbonyloxy, and tert-butylcarbonyloxy.

[0081] The term “alkylcarbonylthio,” as used herein, refers to analkylcarbonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a sulfur atom. Representative examples ofalkylcarbonylthio include, but are not limited to, acetylsulfanyl,propionylsulfanyl and (2,2-dimethylpropanoyl)sulfanyl.

[0082] The term “alkylene,” denotes a divalent group derived from astraight or branched chain hydrocarbon of from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.Representative examples of alkylene include, but are not limited to,—CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—, and —CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂—.

[0083] The term “alkylsulfinyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfinyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkylsulfinyl include, but are not limited to, methylsulfinyl andethylsulfinyl.

[0084] The term “alkylsulfinylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to analkylsulfinyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylsulfinylalkyl include, but are not limited to,methylsulfinylmethyl and ethylsulfinylmethyl.

[0085] The term “alkylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkylsulfonyl include, but are not limited to, methylsulfonyl andethylsulfonyl.

[0086] The term “alkylsulfonylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to analkylsulfonyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylsulfonylalkyl include, but are not limited to,methylsulfonylmethyl and ethylsulfonylmethyl.

[0087] The term “alkylthio,” as used herein, refers to an alkyl group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through asulfur atom. Representative examples of alkylthio include, but are notlimited, methylsulfanyl, ethylsulfanyl, tert-butylsulfanyl, andhexylsulfanyl.

[0088] The term “alkylthioalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to analkylthio group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of alkylthioalkoxy include, but are not limited,2-methylsulfanylethoxy and 2-ethylsulfanylethoxy.

[0089] The term “alkylthioalkyl,” as used herein, refers to an alkylthiogroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofalkylthioalkyl include, but are not limited, methylsulfanylmethyl and2-(ethylsulfanyl)ethyl.

[0090] The term “alkynyl,” as used herein, refers to a straight orbranched chain hydrocarbon group containing from 2 to 10 carbon atomsand containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Representativeexamples of alkynyl include, but are not limited, to acetylenyl,1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, 3-butynyl, 2-pentynyl, and 1-butynyl.

[0091] The term “alkynyloxy,” as used herein, refers to an alkynylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an oxygen atom. Representative examples of alkynyloxy include,but are not limited to, 3-pentynyloxy, 3-butynyloxy and 2-propynyloxy.

[0092] The term “alkynylthio,” as used herein, refers to an alkynylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfur atom. Representative examples of alkynylthio include,but are not limited, 2-propynylsulfanyl, 3-butynylsulfanyl and3-pentynylsulfanyl.

[0093] The term “alkynylene,” denotes a divalent group derived from astraight or branched chain hydrocarbon of from 2 to 10 carbon atomscontaining at least one triple bond. Representative examples ofalkynylene include, but are not limited to, —C≡C—, —CH₂C≡C—,—CH(CH₃)CH₂C≡C—, —C≡CCH₂—, and —C≡CCH(CH₃)CH₂—.

[0094] The term “aryl,” as used herein, refers to a monocyclic-ringsystem or a bicyclic-ring system wherein one or more of the fused ringsare aromatic. Representative examples of aryl include, but are notlimited to, anthracenyl, azulenyl, fluorenyl, indanyl, indenyl,naphthyl, phenyl, and tetrahydronaphthyl.

[0095] The aryl groups of this invention can be substituted with 1, 2,3, 4 or 5 substituents independently selected from alkenyl, alkenylthio,alkenyloxy, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl,alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkoxy,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkylthio, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkylcarbonylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkyl sulfonyl,alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyl, alkylthioalkoxy, alkynyl,alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, carboxy, carboxyalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, cyano,cyanoalkoxy, cyanoalkyl, cyanoalkylthio, ethylenedioxy, formyl,formylalkoxy, formylalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, haloalkynyloxy, halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkoxy,hydroxyalkyl, mercapto, mercaptoalkoxy, mercaptoalkyl, methylenedioxy,nitro, —NR₈R₉, (NR₈R₉)alkoxy, (NR₈R₉)alkyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkoxy, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl, —NR₁OS(O)₂R₁₂, —NR₁₀S(O)₂NR₁₃R₁₄, and —S(O)₂OH.

[0096] The term “arylalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to an aryl group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through analkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples of arylalkoxyinclude, but are not limited to, 2-phenylethoxy, 3-naphth-2-ylpropoxy,and 5-phenylpentyloxy.

[0097] The term “arylalkoxycarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to anarylalkoxy group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of arylalkoxycarbonyl include, but are not limited to,benzyloxycarbonyl and naphth-2-ylmethoxycarbonyl.

[0098] The term “arylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to an aryl group, asdefined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through an alkylgroup, as defined herein. Representative examples of arylalkyl include,but are not limited to, benzyl, 2-phenylethyl, 3-phenylpropyl, and2-naphth-2-ylethyl.

[0099] The term “arylalkylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to anarylalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of arylalkylcarbonyl include, but are not limited to,phenylacetyl and 3-phenylpropanoyl.

[0100] The term “arylalkylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to anarylalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of arylalkylsulfonyl include, but are not limited to,benzylsulfonyl and 2-phenylethylsulfonyl.

[0101] The term “arylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to an aryl group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through acarbonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofarylcarbonyl include, but are not limited to, benzoyl, 4-cyanobenzoyl,and naphthoyl.

[0102] The term “aryloxy,” as used herein, refers to an aryl group, asdefined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through an oxymoiety, as defined herein. Representative examples of aryloxy include,but are not limited to, phenoxy, naphthyloxy, 3-bromophenoxy,4-chlorophenoxy, 4-methylphenoxy, and 3,5-dimethoxyphenoxy.

[0103] The term “arylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to an aryl group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through asulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofarylsulfonyl include, but are not limited to, phenylsulfonyl,4-bromophenylsulfonyl and naphthylsulfonyl.

[0104] The term “carbonyl,” as used herein, refers to a —C(O)— group.

[0105] The term “carboxy,” as used herein, refers to a —CO₂H group.

[0106] The term “carboxyalkenyl,” as used herein, refers to a carboxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkenyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcarboxyalkenyl include, but are not limited to, carboxymethoxy,carboxyethenyl and 3-carboxy-1-propenyl.

[0107] The term “carboxyalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to a carboxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcarboxyalkoxy include, but are not limited to, carboxymethoxy,2-carboxyethoxy and 3-carboxypropoxy.

[0108] The term “carboxyalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a carboxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcarboxyalkyl include, but are not limited to, carboxymethyl,2-carboxyethyl, and 3-carboxypropyl.

[0109] The term “carboxyalkynyl,” as used herein, refers to a carboxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkynyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcarboxyalkynyl include, but are not limited to, carboxymethoxy,carboxyethynyl and 3-carboxy-1-propynyl.

[0110] The term “cyano,” as used herein, refers to a —CN group.

[0111] The term “cyanoalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to a cyano group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through analkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples of cyanoalkoxyinclude, but are not limited to, cyanomethoxy, 2-cyanoethoxy and3-cyanopropoxy.

[0112] The term “cyanoalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a cyano group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through analkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples of cyanoalkylinclude, but are not limited to, cyanomethyl, 2-cyanoethyl, and3-cyanopropyl.

[0113] The term “cyanoalkylthio,” as used herein, refers to a cyanoalkylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfur atom, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcyanoalkylthio include, but are not limited to, cyanomethylsulfanyl,2-cyanoethylsulfanyl and 3-cyanopropylsulfanyl.

[0114] The term “cycloalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a saturatedcyclic hydrocarbon group containing from 3 to 8 carbons. Examples ofcycloalkyl include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl.

[0115] The cycloalkyl groups of this invention can be substituted with1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 substituents independently selected from alkenyl,alkenylthio, alkenyloxy, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy,alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkoxy, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkylthio,alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl,alkyl sulfonyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyl,alkylthioalkoxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, carboxy,carboxyalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, cyano, cyanoalkoxy, cyanoalkyl,cyanoalkylthio, formyl, formylalkoxy, formylalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, haloalkynyloxy,halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, mercapto, mercaptoalkoxy,mercaptoalkyl, nitro, —NR₈R₉, (NRgRg)alkoxy, (NR₈R₉)alkyl,(NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkoxy, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl, —NR₁₀S(O)₂R₁₂,—NR₁₀S(O)₂NR₁₃R₁₄, and —S(O)₂OH.

[0116] The term “cycloalkylalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to acycloalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of cycloalkylalkoxy include, but are not limited to,cyclopropylmethoxy, 2-cyclobutylethoxy, 2-cyclopropylethoxy,cyclopentylmethoxy, cyclohexylmethoxy, and 4-cycloheptylbutyl.

[0117] The term “cycloalkylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to acycloalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of cycloalkylalkyl include, but are not limited to,cyclopropylmethyl, 2-cyclobutylethyl, cyclopentylmethyl,cyclohexylmethyl, and 4-cycloheptylbutyl.

[0118] The term “cycloalkylalkylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers tocycloalkylalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through a carbonyl group, as defined herein.Representative examples of cycloalkylalkylcarbonyl include, but are notlimited to, cyclopropylcarbonyl, cyclohexylacetyl and3-cyclohexylpropanoyl.

[0119] The term “cycloalkylalkylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers tocycloalkylalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parentmolecular moiety through a sulfonyl group, as defined herein.Representative examples of cycloalkylalkylsulfonyl include, but are notlimited to, cyclohexylmethylsulfonyl and 2-cyclohexylethylsulfonyl.

[0120] The term “cycloalkylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers tocycloalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of cycloalkylcarbonyl include, but are not limited to,cyclopropylcarbonyl, 2-cyclobutylcarbonyl, and cyclohexylcarbonyl.

[0121] The term “cycloalkyloxy,” as used herein, refers to cycloalkylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an oxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofcycloalkyloxy include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyloxy andcyclobutyloxy.

[0122] The term “cycloalkylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers tocycloalkyl group, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of cycloalkylsulfonyl include, but are not limited to,cyclohexylsulfonyl and cyclobutylcarbonyl.

[0123] The term “ethylenedioxy,” as used herein, refers to a —O(CH₂)₂O—group wherein the oxygen atoms of the ethylenedioxy group are attachedto two adjacent carbon atoms of the parent molecular moiety forming asix membered ring.

[0124] The term “formyl,” as used herein, refers to a —C(O)H group.

[0125] The term “formylalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to a formylgroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an oxygen atom, as defined herein. Representative examples offormylalkoxy include, but are not limited to, 2-formylethoxy and3-formylpropoxy.

[0126] The term “formylalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a formyl group,as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moiety through analkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples of formylalkylinclude, but are not limited to, formylmethyl and 2-formylethyl.

[0127] The term “halo” or “halogen,” as used herein, refers to —Cl, —Br,—I or —F.

[0128] The term “haloalkenyl,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkenyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofhaloalkenyl include, but are not limited to, 2-bromoethenyl,3-bromo-2-propenyl and 1-bromo-2-propenyl.

[0129] The term “haloalkenyloxy,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkenyloxy group, as defined herein. Representative examplesof haloalkenyloxy include, but are not limited to, 3-bromo-2-propenyloxyand 4-bromo-3-butenyloxy.

[0130] The term “haloalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofhaloalkoxy include, but are not limited to, chloromethoxy,2-fluoroethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, and pentafluoroethoxy.

[0131] The term “haloalkyl,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofhaloalkyl include, but are not limited to, chloromethyl, 2-fluoroethyl,trifluoromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, and 2-chloro-3-fluoropentyl.

[0132] The term “haloalkynyl,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkynyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofhaloalkynyl include, but are not limited to, 2-bromoethynyl,3-bromo-2-propynyl and 1-bromo-2-propynyl.

[0133] The term “haloalkynyloxy,” as used herein, refers to at least onehalogen, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkynyloxy group, as defined herein. Representative examplesof haloalkynyloxy include, but are not limited to,(3-bromo-2-propynyl)oxy and (4-bromo-3-butynyl)oxy.

[0134] The term “heterocycle” or “heterocyclic,” as used herein, refersto a monocyclic or bicyclic ring system. Monocyclic ring systems areexemplified by any 3- or 4-membered ring containing a heteroatomindependently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur; or a 5-6- or7-membered ring containing one, two or three heteroatoms wherein theheteroatoms are independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur.The 5-membered ring has from 0-2 double bonds and the 6- and 7-memberedrings have from 0-3 double bonds. Representative examples of monocyclicring systems include, but are not limited to, azetidinyl, azepinyl,aziridinyl, diazepinyl, 1,3-dioxolanyl, dioxanyl, dithianyl, furyl,imidazolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, isothiazolyl, isothiazolinyl,isothiazolidinyl, isoxazolyl, isoxazolinyl, isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl,oxadiazolyl, oxadiazolinyl, oxadiazolidinyl, oxazolyl, oxazolinyl,oxazolidinyl, piperazinyl, piperidinyl, pyranyl, pyrazinyl, pyrazolyl,pyrazolinyl, pyrazolidinyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrrolyl,pyrrolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothienyl,tetrazinyl, tetrazolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiadiazolinyl, thiadiazolidinyl,thiazolyl, thiazolinyl, thiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiomorpholinyl,1,1-dioxidothiomorpholinyl (thiomorpholine sulfone), thiopyranyl,triazinyl, triazolyl, and trithianyl. Bicyclic ring systems areexemplified by any of the above monocyclic ring systems fused to an arylgroup as defined herein, a cycloalkyl group as defined herein, oranother heterocyclic monocyclic ring system. Representative examples ofbicyclic ring systems include but are not limited to, for example,benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzothienyl, benzoxazolyl,benzofuranyl, benzopyranyl, benzothiopyranyl, benzodioxinyl,1,3-benzodioxolyl, cinnolinyl, indazolyl, indolyl, indolinyl,indolizinyl, naphthyridinyl, isobenzofuranyl, isobenzothienyl,isoindolyl, isoindolinyl, isoquinolinyl, phthalazinyl, pyranopyridyl,quinolinyl, quinolizinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl,tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, and thiopyranopyridyl.

[0135] The heterocycles of this invention can be substituted with 1, 2or 3 substituents independently selected from alkenyl, alkenylthio,alkenyloxy, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl,alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkoxy,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkylthio, alkylcarbonyloxy,alkylcarbonylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkyl sulfonyl,alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyl, alkylthioalkoxy, alkynyl,alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, carboxy, carboxyalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, cyano,cyanoalkoxy, cyanoalkyl, cyanoalkylthio, ethylenedioxy, formyl,formylalkoxy, formylalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, haloalkynyloxy, halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkoxy,hydroxyalkyl, mercapto, mercaptoalkoxy, mercaptoalkyl, methylenedioxy,nitro, —NR₈R₉, (NR₈R₉)alkoxy, (NR₈R₉)alkyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl,(NR₈Rg)carbonylalkoxy, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl, —NR₁₀S(O)₂R₁₂, —NR₁₀S(O)₂NR₁₃R₁₄, and —S(O)₂OH.

[0136] The term “heterocyclealkyl,” as used herein, refers to aheterocycle, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofheterocyclealkyl include, but are not limited to, pyridin-3-ylmethyl and2-pyrimidin-2-ylpropyl.

[0137] The term “heterocyclealkylcarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to aheterocyclealkyl, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of heterocyclealkylcarbonyl include, but are not limited to,3-(2-pyrimidinyl)propanoyl and 2-pyridinylacetyl.

[0138] The term “heterocyclealkylsulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to aheterocyclealkyl, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecularmoiety through a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representativeexamples of heterocyclealkylsulfonyl include, but are not limited to,4-morpholinylsulfonyl and (2-pyrimidinylmethyl)sulfonyl.

[0139] The term “heterocyclecarbonyl,” as used herein, refers to aheterocycle, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a carbonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofheterocyclecarbonyl include, but are not limited to,1-piperidinylcarbonyl, 4-morpholinylcarbonyl, pyridin-3-ylcarbonyl andquinolin-3-ylcarbonyl.

[0140] The termr “heterocyclesulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to aheterocycle, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough a sulfonyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofheterocyclesulfonyl include, but are not limited to,1-piperidinylcarbonyl, 1-piperidinylsulfonyl, 4-morpholinylsulfonyl,pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl and quinolin-3-ylsulfonyl.

[0141] The term “hydroxy,” as used herein, refers to an -OH group.

[0142] The term “hydroxyalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to a hydroxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkoxy group, as defined herein, wherein the alkyl portion ofthe alkoxy group is optionally substituted with one or two hydroxygroups. Representative examples of hydroxyalkoxy include, but are notlimited to, 2-hydroxyethoxy, 3-hydroxypropoxy and2-ethyl-4-hydroxyheptyloxy.

[0143] The term “hydroxyalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a hydroxygroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofhydroxyalkyl include, but are not limited to, hydroxymethyl,2-hydroxyethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl, and 2-ethyl-4-hydroxyheptyl.

[0144] The term “mercapto,” as used herein, refers to a —SH group.

[0145] The term “mercaptoalkoxy,” as used herein, refers to a mercaptogroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkoxy group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofmercaptoalkoxy include, but are not limited to, 2-mercaptoethoxy and3-mercaptopropoxy.

[0146] The term “mercaptoalkyl,” as used herein, refers to a mercaptogroup, as defined herein, appended to the parent molecular moietythrough an alkyl group, as defined herein. Representative examples ofmercaptoalkyl include, but are not limited to, 2-mercaptoethyl and3-mercaptopropyl.

[0147] The term “methylenedioxy,” as used herein, refers to a —OCH₂O—group wherein the oxygen atoms of the methylenedioxy are attached to theparent molecular moiety through two adjacent carbon atoms.

[0148] The term “nitrogen protecting group” or “N-protecting group,”refers to groups intended to protect an amino group against undersirablereactions during synthetic procedures. Commonly used nitrogen protectinggroups are disclosed in T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, ProtectiveGroups in Organic Synthesis, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York(1999). Preferred nitrogen protecting groups are formyl, acetyl,benzoyl, pivaloyl, t-butylacetyl, phenylsulfonyl, benzyl,t-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), and benzyloxycarbonyl (Cbz).

[0149] The term “nitro,” as used herein, refers to a —NO₂ group.

[0150] The term “oxo,” as used herein, refers to a ═O moiety.

[0151] The term “sulfinyl,” as used herein, refers to a —S(O)— group.

[0152] The term “sulfonyl,” as used herein, refers to a —SO₂— group.

[0153] In one embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II)

[0154] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, whereinX_(A1), X_(D1), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2),R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅ and R₆ are as defined informula (I).

[0155] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II) wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3),R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula (I).

[0156] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II) wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is (NR₁₂Rl₃)sulfonyl; and R₁₂, R₁₃, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) andR_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0157] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II) wherein R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₁ is alkoxy; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3),R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula (I).

[0158] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II) wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅ and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; X_(A1)is cyano; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3),R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula (I).

[0159] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (II) wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is selected from alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl,alkoxycarbonylalkenyl and hydroxyalkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) andR_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0160] Representative compounds of formula (II) include, but are notlimited to:

[0161] N{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0162] N-[3-(di benzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-methanesulfonami de;

[0163] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]ethanesulfonamide;

[0164] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-2-propanesulfonamide;

[0165]N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0166]N-{3-[benzyl(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0167]N-{3-[benzyl(4-nitrobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0168]N-{3-[benzyl(4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamid;

[0169]N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0170]N-{3-[benzyl(2-cyanobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0171]N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0172]N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0173]N-{3-[benzyl(3-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0174]N-{3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0175]N-{3-[benzyl(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylmethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0176]N-{3-[benzyl(2-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0177]N-{3-[benzyl(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0178]N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0179]N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0180]N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0181]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0182]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0183]N-{3-[bis(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0184]N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0185]N-{3-[benzyl(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0186]N-{3-[benzyl(2-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0187]N-{3-[benzyl(4-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0188]N-{3-[benzyl(4-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0189] N-(3-{benzyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino1-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0190]-N-(3-{benzyl[2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0191]N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0192]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{[3-bromo-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0193]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0194]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(hydroxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0195]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0196]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-propoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0197] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-ethylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0198] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-N,N-dimethylsulfamide;

[0199]N-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-4-methoxyphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0200]N-(3-{(2-bromobenzyl)[cyano(phenyl)methyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0201]N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-((E)-3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0202] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0203] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-vinylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0204] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;and

[0205] N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(ethoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide.

[0206] The following additional compounds, representative of formula(II), may be prepared by one skilled in the art using known syntheticmethodology or by using synthetic methodology described in the Schemesand Examples contained herein.

[0207]N-{3-[benzyl(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0208]N-{3-[benzyl(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0209]N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0210]N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0211]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-ethoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0212] N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-pentynyloxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0213]N-{3-[benzyl(4-isopropoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0214]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(methylsulfanyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0215]N-[3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl){4-[(3-methyl-2-butenyl)oxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0216]N-{3-[[4-(3-butenyloxy)-2-fluorobenzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0217]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-pentynyloxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0218]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-propoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;and

[0219]N-{3-[benzyl(2,4,6-trifluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.

[0220] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III)

[0221] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof whereinX_(A1), X_(D1), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B) and B are as defined in formula (I).

[0222] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl and R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0223] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m is 0; n is 1-6; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0224] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—;m is 0; n is 1-6; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen;R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4),R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0225] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂),CH₂CH═CH—; m is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1)are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and n, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0226] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—;m is 0; n is 1-6; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1), X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4),R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0227] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl and m, n, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0228] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0229] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) isalkylene; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ isalkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5),R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0230] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)C(OH)(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0231] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is cycloalkyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—;R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ isalkylsulfonyl; and m, n, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) andR_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0232] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (III) wherein B is heterocycle; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0233] Representative compounds of formula (III) include, but are notlimited to:

[0234]N-{3-[[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0235]N-{3-[(4-(4-(3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)phenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0236]N-{3-[(4-(4-(2-carboxyethyl)phenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0237]N-{3-[[4-(benzyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0238]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-[{3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0239]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0240] methyl4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;

[0241]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0242] N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0243]N-{3-[(2-fluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0244]N-{3-[(4-methoxybenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0245]3-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;

[0246]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0247](3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0248]4-[4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]butanoicacid;

[0249] ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoate;

[0250]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0251] methyl4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;

[0252] ethylN-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoyl)-beta-alaninate;

[0253] methyl3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;

[0254]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0255]N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]acetamide;

[0256]N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0257]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[3-(dimethylamino)propoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0258]4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicacid;

[0259]3-(4-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;

[0260](5-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-bromophenoxy)aceticacid;

[0261]4-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoicacid;

[0262]5-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoicacid;

[0263]N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenoxy)ethyl]acetamide;

[0264]N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]methanesulfonamidemethyl2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethylcarbamate;

[0265](3-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0266]3-(4-{4-[((2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;

[0267]3-(4-{4-[((4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;

[0268]3-(4-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;

[0269](3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-ethyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0270](3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methylphenoxy)aceticacid;

[0271](3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methoxyphenoxy)aceticacid;

[0272](2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0273](4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0274]4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoicacid;

[0275]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0276]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0277]4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicacid;

[0278]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydroxybutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0279]N-{3-[(3-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideN-{3-[(4-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0280]N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]glycine;

[0281]N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0282]4-{[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0283]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]glycine;

[0284]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0285]4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0286](3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0287]2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propanoicacid;

[0288]2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-4-hydroxybutanoicacid;

[0289]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0290]4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;

[0291]5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;

[0292]N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0293]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0294]4-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;

[0295]5-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;

[0296]N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]glycine;

[0297] N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methyl sulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-beta-alanine;

[0298]N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0299]4-{[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0300] ethyl4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate;

[0301] ethyl5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoate;

[0302]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine;

[0303]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl[2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0304]4-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0305]N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine;

[0306]N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0307]4-{[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0308]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0309][2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethoxy]aceticacid;

[0310]2,4-dideoxy-6-O-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-D-erythro-hexonicacid;

[0311](3-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0312]N-{3-[[4-(3-acetylphenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0313]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-,methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0314]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(pent-3-ynyloxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0315]N-(3-{(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)[4-(methylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0316] N- t3-[(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0317] N-(3-{benzyl[(2′-cyano-1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)methyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0318]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(5-hydroxypentyl)propanamide;

[0319]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)propanamide;

[0320]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)propanamide;

[0321]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide;

[0322]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenyl)-N-(6-hydroxyhexyl)propanamide;

[0323]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isopropoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0324]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0325]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-sec-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0326]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0327]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(1-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0328]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0329]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclohexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0330]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(3-methylcyclopentyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0331]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0332]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(4-methylcyclohexyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0333]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cycloheptyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0334]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0335]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-ethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0336]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-propoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0337]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0338]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0339]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isobutoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0340]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pent-3-ynyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0341]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2E)-pent-2-enyloxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0342]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylcyclopropyl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0343]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0344]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0345]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pentyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0346]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0347]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0348]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0349]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(methylthio)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0350]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamnide;

[0351]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(hexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0352]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3,3-dimethylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0353]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-isopropoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0354]N-[3-(benzy{4-[3-(cyclohexylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0355]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0356](3-{4-[((2-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0357](3-{4-[((4-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0358](3-{4-[((2,4-dichlorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0359](3-{4-[((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0360](3-{4-[((3,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0361]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydrazino-4-oxobutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0362]N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparagine;

[0363]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-valine;

[0364] N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-tyrosine;

[0365]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-methionine;

[0366]N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-lysine;

[0367]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-serine;

[0368]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-phenylalanine;

[0369] N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methyl sulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-tyrosine;

[0370]N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;

[0371]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine;

[0372]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-glutamicacid;

[0373]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-histidine;

[0374]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-valine;

[0375]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid;

[0376] ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate;

[0377]4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;

[0378]5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;

[0379](5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-ethylphenoxy)aceticacid;

[0380] ethyl 4-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoate(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-hexylphenoxy)aceticacid;

[0381] ethyl N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycinate;

[0382]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0383] ethyl(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetate;

[0384]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine;

[0385]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0386]4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0387] N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0388]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;

[0389]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine;

[0390]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serine;

[0391]N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine;

[0392]N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;

[0393]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine;

[0394]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine;

[0395]4-{[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0396]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0397]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;

[0398]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-valine;

[0399]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-serine;

[0400]N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-isoleucine;

[0401]4-{[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicacid;

[0402]N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine;

[0403] N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-valine;

[0404]N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-serine;

[0405]N˜2˜[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-asparagine;

[0406]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(2-hydrazino-2-oxoethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0407]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0408]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;

[0409]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-leucine;

[0410]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid;

[0411]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine;

[0412]N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serine;

[0413]N-2-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;

[0414](5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)aceticacid ;

[0415](2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0416](5-(4-(((2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;

[0417](5-(4-(((4-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid ;

[0418](2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-dichlorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0419](2-chloro-5-(4-(((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0420](2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0421](5-(4-(((2-bromo-4-chlorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;

[0422](2-chloro-5-(4-(((3,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0423](5-(4-(((4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;

[0424]N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amno)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)glycine;

[0425]N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)-beta-alanine;

[0426]4-(((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)amino)butanoicacid;

[0427]4-((4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid;

[0428]4-((4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid;

[0429](2R)-2-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)propanoicacid;

[0430]N-(3-((4-(4-chloro-3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0431](2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0432]N-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-beta-alanine;

[0433]4-((4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid;

[0434]N-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-N-methylglycine;

[0435]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-phenylethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0436]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0437]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0438]N-{3-[[4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0439]N-{3-[[4-[(6-chloro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methoxy]benzyl}(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0440](3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]benzoyl}phenoxy)aceticacid;

[0441]N-{3-[(4-benzoylbenzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0442]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0443]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0444] N-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-1[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}benzoyl)benzyllamino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;andN-(3-{benzyl[4-(phenylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide.

[0445] The following additional compounds, representative of formula(III), may be prepared by one skilled in the art using known syntheticmethodology or by using synthetic methodology described in the Schemesand Examples contained herein.

[0446]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0447]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0448]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0449]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0450]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0451]N-{3-[(4-methoxybenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0452]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-(3-carboxypropyl)phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0453]N-{3-[(2-fluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0454]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-(4-ethoxy-4-oxobutyl)phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0455]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0456]N-{3-[(4-benzoylbenzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0457]N-[3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl){4-[4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino}-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0458]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-carboxyphenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0459]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0460]N-{3-[[4-(3-acetylphenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0461]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0462]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(phenylsulfanyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0463]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydroxybutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0464]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0465]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0466]N-[3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl){4-[3-(methoxycarbonyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino}-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0467] ethyl3-({4-[4-({(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]anilino}methyl)phenoxy]benzoyl}amino)propanoate;

[0468]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0469]N-{3-[[4-(4-acetylphenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0470]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-ethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0471]N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0472]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-(2-carboxyethyl)phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0473]4-[4-({(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]anilino}methyl)phenoxy]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzamide;

[0474]4-[4-({(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]anilino}methyl)phenoxy]-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)benzamide;

[0475]N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-{[3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0476]N-{3-[[4-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0477]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-(2-carboxyethyl)phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0478]N-[3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl){4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0479]N-{3-[{4-[4-(3-aminopropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0480]2-(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)-N-(methylsulfonyl)acetamide;

[0481]N-(3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-(4-fluoro-3-(2H-tetraazol-5-ylmethoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide.

[0482] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV)

[0483] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, whereinX_(A1), X_(D1), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), Band C are as defined in formula (I).

[0484] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0485] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfony; and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0486] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C iscycloalkyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0487] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0488] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen, R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0489] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0490] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇) (CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) areeach hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula

[0491] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇) (CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) areeach hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0492] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is —O(CH₂)PC(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ isalkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3),R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2),R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are asdefined in formula (I).

[0493] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂).-; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0494] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (IV) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; C isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl, and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0495] The following compounds, representative of formula (IV), may beprepared by one skilled in the art using known synthetic methodology orby using synthetic methodology described in the Schemes and Examplescontained herein.

[0496]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0497]N-{3-[{4-[3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;and

[0498]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0499]1-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicacid;

[0500]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0501]N-{3-[(4-{3-[(1-acetylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0502]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0503]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0504]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0505]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-furylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0506]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-furylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0507]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(thien-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0508]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-3-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0509]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(thien-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0510]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-2-ylethoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0511]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0512]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0513]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0514] N-(3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-(3-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0515] N-(3-(benzyl(4-(4-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0516]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0517]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(3-methyloxetan-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0518]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamiide;

[0519]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0520]N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;

[0521]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0522]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;

[0523]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methaniesulfonamide2-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)methyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid;

[0524]4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)cyclohexanecarboxylicacid benzyl3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoate1-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenyl)butanoyl]-L-proline1-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-proline;

[0525]1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-3-carboxylicacid;

[0526]1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;

[0527]1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicacid;

[0528]1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]proline;

[0529]1-[(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]butanamide;

[0530]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)propanamide;

[0531]3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]propanamide;

[0532]4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylicacid;

[0533]4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide;

[0534]4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylicacid;

[0535]5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)pentanamide;

[0536]2-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)acetamide;

[0537]4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide;

[0538]2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide;

[0539]2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)acetamide;

[0540]2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl)acetamide;

[0541]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;and

[0542]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0543]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;

[0544]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;and

[0545]N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.

[0546]N-{3-[benzyl(4-(4-(3-benzyloxy-3-oxopropyl)phenoxy)benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;and

[0547]N-benzyl-4-[4-({(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]anilino}methyl)phenoxy]benzamide.

[0548] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (V)

[0549] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, whereinX_(A1), X_(D1), R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1),R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, R₆, L_(B), L_(C), Band C are as defined in formula (I).

[0550] In another embodiment, compounds of the present invention haveformula (V) wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; E is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(E) is—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄is alkyl; R₆ is alkylsulfonyl; and m, n, p, q, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5),R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4), R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in formula (I).

[0551] The following compounds, representative of formula (V), may beprepared by one skilled in the art using known synthetic methodology orby using synthetic methodology described in the Schemes and Examplescontained herein.

[0552](3-{4-[((4-benzoylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid; and

[0553](5-(4-(((4-benzoylbenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid.

[0554] Another embodiment of the present invention relates topharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effectiveamount of a compound of formula (I-IV) in combination with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

[0555] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a methodof selectively modulating the antagonism effects of the glucocorticoidreceptor in a mammal comprising administering an effective amount of acompound of formula (I-IV).

[0556] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a methodof treating type II diabetes in a mammal comprising administering atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I-IV).

[0557] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a methodof treating type II diabetes in a mammal comprising administering atherapeutically effective amount of a glucocorticoid receptorantagonist.

[0558] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a methodof treating symptoms of type II diabetes including, but not limited to,hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, inadequate, glucose clearance, obesity,hypertension and high glucocorticoid levels in a mammal comprisingadministering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound offormula (I-IV).

Methods for Radiolipand Binding Studies with Human Glucocorticoid andProgesterone Receptor Cvtosol

[0559]³[H]-dexamethasone (TRK 645) hereafter referred to as ³[M]-dex waspurchased from Pharmacia Amersham, Uppsala, Sweden. Dexamethasonehereafter referred to as dex was purchased from SIGMA. The Costar96-well polypropylene plates (3794 or 3365) were purchased from LifeTechnologies AB, Täby, Sweden. The GF/B filter (1450-521), filtercassette (1450-104), MeltiLex scintillating wax (1450-441), sample bag(1450-42), Microbeta™ 1450-PLUS and Microsealer 1495-021 were allpurchased from Wallac Oy, Turkku, Finland. Human glucocorticoidreceptors were extracted from Sf9 cells infected with a recombinantbaculovirus transfer vector containing the cloned hGR genes. Recombinantbaculovirus was generated utilizing the BAC-TO-BAC expression system(Life Technologies) in accordance to instruction from the supplier. ThehGR coding sequences were cloned into a baculovirus transfer vector bystandard techniques. The recombinant baculoviruses expressing hGR wereamplified and used to infect Sf9 cells. Infected cells were harvested48hrs post infection. The receptors were extracted from the cell pelletwith a phosphate buffer (lmM EDTA, 20 mM KPO4 (pH8), 8.6% Glycerol, 12mM MTG, 20 mM Na₂MoO₄). The concentration of hGR in the extract wasmeasured as specific ³[H]-dex binding with the G25-assay as described inJ. Steroid Biochem. Molec. Biol. 50, No. 5/6, 313-318, 1994 andestimated to approximately 25 nM. The extract was aliquoted and storedat −70° C.

[0560] The filter binding assay: Dilution series of the test compoundsand dex as reference were made from 10 mM (1 mM dex) stock solutions inDMSO. 10 μl of the dilutions was added in duplicates to the wells. Thecell extracts were diluted 10 fold in EPMo+MTG buffer (1 mM EDTA, HPO₄20 mM (pH8), 6 mM MTG). The diluted extract was added to the wells (110μl). ³[H]-dex were diluted from the stock solution to 10-10.8nM inEPMo+MTG buffer. 110 μl of the diluted ³[H]-dex were added to the wells.The final concentration of hGR in the experiment was estimated to 1 nM.All preparations were made in ambient temperature (20-25° C.) on ice andwith +4° C. temperated buffers. The plates were incubated over night at+4° C. (15-20 hours).

[0561] The incubation was stopped by filtration through GF/B filter onthe Tomtec Cellharvester. The filtration on the Tomtec Cellharvester wasprogrammed as follows: 1) Preparation before filtration with EP buffer(imM EDTA 2OrnM HPO4 (pH8)) 2×[Wash/Asp 0.6 sec., Asp 0.5 sec.]; 2)Prewet of GF/B filter with EP +PEI buffer (EP buffer, 0.3%Polyethylenimine) [Asp 0.8 sec.]; 3) Filtration/harvesting of the96-well incubation plate 3×[Wash/Asp 0.6 sec., Asp 0.5 sec.]. The GF/Bfilter was dried for at least 1 hour at 65° C. A MeltiLex scintillationwax was melted onto the filter with the Microsealer. The filter wasplaced in a samplebag, which was thereafter trimmed with scissors to fitthe filter cassette. The cassette were placed in the Microbeta andmeasured for 1 min 1 position, returning ccpm (corrected counts perminute).

[0562] For compounds able to displace the ³[H]-dex from the receptor anIC₅₀-value (the concentration required to inhibit 50% of the binding of³[H]-dex) was determined by a non-linear four parameter logistic model;

b=((b _(max) −b _(min))/(1+(I/IC ₅₀)^(S)))+b _(min) I

[0563] where b is the amount of bound ligand as measured by tritiumcounting, I is added concentration of binding inhibitor, IC₅₀ is theconcentration for inhibitor at half maximal binding and S is a slopefactor (Haggblad, J., Carlsson, B., Kivelä, P., Suitari H., (1995)Biotechniques 18, 146-151). For determinations of the concentration of³[H]-dex in the solutions, regular scintillation counting in a WallacRackbeta 1214 was performed using the scintillation cocktail Supermix™(Wallac).

[0564] The Microbeta-instrument generates the mean cpm (counts perminute) value/minute and corrects for individual variations between thedetectors thus generating corrected cpm values. It was found that thecounting efficiency between detectors differed with less than fivepercent.

[0565] A similar protocol was employed to measure affinity of thecompounds of the present invention for progesterone receptor (PR).

[0566] Compounds of the present invention are active in the GR bindingassay described above, and show selectivity for GR over PR, as indicatedin Table 1. TABLE 1 Glucocorticoid Receptor and Progesterone ReceptorBinding Example GR Binding PR Binding Number (% Inhibition at 1.7 μM)(IC₅₀, nM) 1 88.1 600 2 91.3 7,610 3 85.3 ND 4 78.2 ND 5 75.2 ND 6 74.1ND 7 87.6 ND 8 75.9 ND 9 88.5 4,050 10 90.8 2,310 11 88.6 >10,000 1286.6 1,000 13 84.0 1,860 14 82.5 2,230 15 77.9 ND 16 75.6 ND 17 88.91,070 18 92.6 1,390 19 91.0 ND 20 84.2 430 21 71.5 ND 22 91.0 1,480 2392.0 920 24 92.1 2,590 25 87.5 1,790 26 94.6 1,320 27 88.9 560 28 91.3990 29 92.4 >10,000 30 73.8 ND 31 76.9 ND 32 91.7 1,730 33 92.7 >10,00034 90.0 >10,000 35 92.3 >10,000 36 85.5 1,200 37 72.5 ND 38 79.6 ND 3984.5 ND 40 87.0 >10,000 41 81.2 ND 42 85.8 27,200 43 91.1 660 44 89.2 ND45 92.0 1,720 46 81.0 ND 47 76.2 ND 48 ND ND 49 84.7 ND 50 92.9 190 6289.1 246 63 96.2 648 64 93.5 1178 65 94.0 633 66 92.3 ND 67 89.0 667 6890.4 ND 69 86.9 122 70 93.6 251 71 95.2 537 72 92.0 462 73 95.0 ND 7497.2 ND 75 98.3 2352 76 96.5 149 77 97.1 249 78 97.3 >1000 79 97.2 110380 97.1 >1000 81 96.2 622 82 96.9 ND 83 98.1 177 84 97.9 468 85 96.9 35186 97.5 216 96 88.0 >1000 97 90.1 772 98 87.4 ND 99 92.0 ND 100 92.7 788101 92.9 1032 102 ND ND 103 92.4 78.3 104 95.7 583 105 96.2 685 106 96.01292 107 95.9 743 108 96.1 362 109 96.6 642 110 96.5 214 111 95.3 773112 96.9 ND 113 96.4 ND 114 96.7 1373 115 96.4 165 116 95.3 ND 117 98.1ND 138 91.8 ND 139 92.5 ND 140 88.1 ND 141 85.4 8050 142 90.4 ND 14389.3 >10000 144 94.7 1300 145 94.0 357 146 28.1 ND 147 93.5 1326 14895.6 1275 149 94.7 4287 150 94.3 2554 151 94.3 551 152 94.3 896 153 91.7255 154 92.3 921 155 92.8 499 156 94.9 ND 157 91.8 ND 158 93.1 ND 23196.0 ND 232 94.9 ND 233 96.8 ND 234 96.1 ND 235 96.7 ND 236 96.1 ND 23796.7 ND 238 94.2 ND 239 93.4 ND 240 93.3 ND 241 90.6 ND 242 94.1 ND 24392.0 ND 244 95.3 ND 245 96.3 ND 246 88.6 ND 247 90.9 ND 248 96.7 ND 24995.4 ND 250 92.9 ND 251 94.2 ND 252 91.9 ND 253 93.2 ND 254 92.8 ND 25593.6 ND 256 92.6 ND 257 90.6 ND 258 91.6 ND 259 91.2 ND 260 91.3 ND 26191.5 ND 262 92.2 ND 263 91.7 ND 264 89.5 ND 265 90.0 ND 266 90.7 ND 26792.2 ND 268 90.8 ND 269 90.7 ND 270 91.1 ND 271 91.0 ND 272 90.2 ND 27391.2 ND 274 89.9 ND 275 90.5 ND 276 89.2 ND 277 90.6 ND 278 90.1 ND 27991.7 ND 280 89.5 ND 281 90.0 ND 282 89.9 ND 283 89.7 ND 284 89.6 ND 28589.7 ND 286 92.6 ND 287 89.2 ND 288 89.8 ND 289 87.8 ND 290 89.1 ND 29187.7 ND 292 89.4 ND 305 96.6 8.9 306 97.0 ND 307 97.0 ND 308 95.7 ND 30997.4 ND 310 97.5 ND 311 97.4 ND 312 97.3 ND 313 96.3 ND 314 96.6 ND 31597.0 ND 316 96.3 ND 317 96.5 ND 318 95.1 ND 319 96.4 ND 320 96.8 ND 32196.4 ND 322 98.5 360.5 323 98.2 66.6 324 97.4 122.9 325 97.7 122.2 32697.0 183.3

[0567] The data in Table 1 indicates that the compounds of the presentinvention are selective for binding to glucocorticoid receptors overprogesterone receptors and therefore may be useful for the treatment oftype II diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

[0568] Compounds of the present invention may be used for the treatmentof diseases associated with an excess or deficiency of glucocorticoids.Such diseases include but are not limited to the following: diabetes,obesity, Syndrome X, Cushing's Syndrome, Addison's diseases,inflammatory disease such as asthma, rhinitis and arthritis, allergy,autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency, anorexia, cachexia, bone loss orbone frailty, and wound healing.

[0569] For the treatment of diabetes or Syndrome X, compounds of thepresent invention may be used alone, or in combination with any existinganti-diabetic agent. Agents which may be used in combination with thecompounds of the present invention include, but are not limited toinsulin, an insulin analog such as mecasermin and the like, an insulinsecretagogue such as nateglinide and the like, a biguanide such asmetformin and the like, a sulfonylurea such chlorpropanmde, glipizide,glyburide, and the like, an insulin sensitizing agent such astroglitazone, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, and the like, anu.-glucosidase inhibitor such as acarbose, voglibose, miglitol and thelike, an aldose reductase inhibitor such as zopolrestat and the like, ametiglinide such as repaglinide and the like, or a glycogenphosphorylase inhibitor. Other such anti-diabetic agents are known toone skilled in the art. The ability of the compounds of the presentinvention to treat diabetes, alone or in combination with another agent,can be demonstrated according to the methods described by Friedman, J.E., Y. Sun, T. Ishizuka, C. J. Farrell, S. E. McCormack, L. M. Herron,P. Hakimi, P. Lechner, and J. S. Yun, in J. Biol. Chem. 272 (50):31475-31481, 1997; or, according to the methods described herein.

[0570] For the treatment of obesity, compounds of the present inventionmay be used alone, or in combination with any existing anti-obesityagent. Agents which may be used in combination with the compounds of thepresent invention include, but are not limited to fatty acid uptakeinhibitors such as orlistat and the like, monoamine reuptake inhibitorssuch as sibutramine and the like, anorectic agents such asdexfenfluramine, bromocryptine, and the like, sympathomimetics such asphentermine, phendimetrazine, mazindol, and the like, or thyromimeticagents. Other such anti-obesity agents are known to one skilled in theart. The ability of the compounds of the present invention to treatobesity, alone or in combination with another agent, can be demonstratedaccording to the methods described by Walker, -H. C., and D. R. Romsos,in Am. J. Physiol. 262 (Endocrinol. Metab. 25): E110-E117, 1992; oraccording to the methods described by Langley, S. C., and D. A. York, inAm. J. Physiol. 259 (Regulaory Integrative Comp. Physiol. 28):R539-R544, 1990.

[0571] For the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as asthma,rhinitis and arthritis, compounds of the present invention may be usedalone, or in combination with any existing anti-inflammatory agent.Agents which may be used in combination with the compounds of thepresent invention include, but are not limited to glucocorticoidreceptor agonists such as prednisolone, cortisone, dexamethasone and thelike, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen,ketoprofen, diclofenac, and the like. Other such anti-inflammatoryagents are known to one skilled in the art. The ability of the compoundsof the present invention to treat inflammatory disease, alone or incombination with another agent, can be demonstrated according to themethods described by Taraye, J. P., M. Barbara, M. Aliaga, and J.Tisne-Versailles, in Arzneim.-Forsch./Drug Res. 40 (II)Nr. 10:1125-1131, 1990. The ability of the compounds of the present inventionto treat arthritis, alone or in combination with another agent, can bedemonstrated according to the methods described by Smith, R. J., and L.M. Sly, in J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 277 (3): 1801-1813, 1996. Theability of the compounds of the present invention to treat asthma, aloneor in combination with another agent, can be demonstrated according tothe methods described by Elwood, W., J. O. Lotvall, P. J. Barnes, and K.F. Chung, in Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 145: 1289-1294, 1992; or, accordingto the methods described by De Bie, J. J., E. M. Hessel, I. Van Ark, B.Van Esch, G. Hofman, F. P. Nijkamp, and A. J. M. Van Oosterhout, inBrit. J. Pharmacol. 119: 1481-1490, 1996.

Abbreviations

[0572] Abbreviations which have been used in the descriptions of theschemes and the examples that follow are: BF₃.OEt₂ for boron trifluoridediethyl ether complex; DMF for N,N-dimethylformamide; DMSO fordimethylsulfoxide; EtOAc for ethyl acetate; EtOH for ethanol; MeOH formethanol; Ms for mesylate or —S(O)₂CH₃; Tf for triflate or —S(O)₂CF₃;THF for tetrahydrofuran; and Ts for tosylate or —S(O)₂-(para-CH₃Ph).

Preparation of Compounds of the Invention

[0573] The compounds and processes of the present invention will bebetter understood in connection with the following synthetic schemes andmethods which illustrate a means by which the compounds of the inventioncan be prepared.

[0574] The compounds of this invention can be prepared by a variety ofprocedures and synthetic routes. Representative procedures and syntheticroutes are shown in, but are not limited to, Schemes 1-20.

[0575] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (7), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 1. Nitroanilines of general formula (1), purchasedor prepared using methodology known to those in the art, may be treatedwith alkylating agents such as benzyl halides, mesylates, tosylates ortriflates of general formula (2) and a base such as diisopropylamine toprovide benzyl compounds of general formula (3). Benzyl compounds ofgeneral formula (3) may be treated with alkylating agents such as benzylhalides, mesylates, tosylates or triflates of general formula (4) and abase such as diisopropylamine to provide dibenzyl compounds of generalformula (5). Dibenzyl compounds of general formula (5) may be reducedwith a metal like iron or zinc or reduced by hydrogenation using acatalyst containing Pd, Rh or Pt to provide diamino compounds of generalformula (6). Diamino compounds of general formula (6) may be alkylated,acylated, or sulfonylated with alkyl halides, acid chlorides or sulfonylchlorides to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula (7).

[0576] Alternatively, nitroanilines of general formula (1) may betreated with 2.0 equivalents (or greater than 2.0 equivalents) ofalkylating agents such as benzyl halides, mesylates, tosylates ortriflates of general formula (2) or (4) in the presence of a base suchas diisopropylamine to provide symmetrical dibenzyl compounds of generalformula (5) directly.

[0577] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (7), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 2. Nitroanilines of general formula (1) may betreated with benzaldehydes of general formula (9) under reductiveamination conditions well known to those in the art, for example in thepresence of a hydride reducing agent like sodium borohydride, sodiumcyanoborohydride, sodium triacetoxyborohydride or lithium aluminumhydride, to provide benzyl compounds of general formula (3).Benzaldehydes of general formula (9) may be purchased or prepared, forexample from benzoic acids or benzyl alcohols, using methodology wellknown to those in the art. Benzyl compounds of general formula (3) maybe treated with benzaldehydes of general formula (10) under reductiveamination conditions well known to those in the art to provide dibenzylcompounds of general formula (5). Dibenzyl compounds of general formula(5) may be processed as described in Scheme 1 to provide diaminobenzenesof general formula (7).

[0578] Nitroanilines of general formula (1) may also be treated with 2.0equivalents (or greater than 2.0 equivalents) of benzaldehydes ofgeneral formula (9) or (10) under reductive amination conditions toprovide symmetrical dibenzyl compounds of general formula (5) directly.

[0579] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (7), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 3. Nitroanilines of general formula (1) may betreated with benzaldehydes of general formula (9) under reductiveamination conditions as described in Scheme 2 to provide benzylcompounds of general formula (3). Benzyl compounds of general formula(3) may then be treated with alkylating agents such as benzyl halides,mesylates, tosylates or triflates of general formula (2) and a base suchas diisopropylamine to provide dibenzyl compounds of general formula(5). Dibenzyl compounds of general formula (5) may be processed asdescribed in Scheme 1 to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula (7).

[0580] Nitroanilines of general formula (1) may also be monoalkylatedfirst and the alkylation product subjected to reductive aminationconditions second to provide dibenzyl compounds of general formula (5).

[0581] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (7), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3, R) _(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, may also be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 4. Nitroanilines of general formula (11) may bealkylated, acylated, or sulfonylated with alkyl halides, acid chloridesor sulfonyl chlorides to provide nitrobenzenes of general formula (12).Nitrobenzenes of general formula (12) may be reduced with a metal likeiron or zinc or reduced by hydrogenation using a catalyst containing Pd,Rh or Pt to provide diamino compounds of general formula (13). Diaminocompounds of general formula (13) may be processed as described inSchemes 1, 2 or 3 to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula (7).

[0582] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (19), wherein Ri, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4),R_(D5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4) and R_(B5) are as defined inFormuL_(A) (I), may be prepared as described in Scheme 5. Nitroanilinesof general formula (14), prepared as described in Schemes 1-3, may bedeprotected to provide (15). A preferred protecting group is allyl whichcan be removed with tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)_(p)alladium(0) andphenylsilane. Other potential protecting groups are listed in T. W.Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. Phenol (15) may be treated with anaryl group of general formula (16), copper(II) acetate and a base suchas triethylamine to provide nitrobenzenes of general formula (17).Alternatively, phenol (15) may be treated with aryl halides (18),palladium salts, ligands, and bases to provide nitrobenzenes of generalstucture (17). Nitrobenzenes of general formula (17) may be processed asdescribed in Scheme 1 to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula(19).

[0583] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (21), wherein R is selectedfrom alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆,R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5),R₈, R₉, R₁₀ and R₁₁ are as defined in formula (I), may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 6. Nitroanilines of general formula (15), preparedas described in Schemes 1-5, may be treated with a base such as sodiumhydride and an alkylating agent to provide nitrobenzenes of generalformula (18). Alternatively, Mitsunobu reaction of phenols (15) with analcohol ROH, trialkyl phosphine (like triphenylphosphine), and dialkylazodicarboxylate (like diethyl azodicarboxylate) can be used to preparenitrobenzenes of general formula (20). Nitrobenzenes of general formula(20) may be processed as described in Scheme 1 to providediaminobenzenes of general formula (21).

[0584] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (23) and of general formula(24), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆ are as defined in FormuL_(A) (I), Ar₁and Ar₂ are each independently aryl, as defined herein, and Het₁ andHet₂ are each independently heterocycle, as defined herein, may beprepared as described in Scheme 7. Diaminobenzenes of general formula(13), prepared as described in Scheme 4 or purchased commercially, maybe treated an aryl or heterocyclic halide or triflate under Buchwaldcoupling conditions (Wagaw and Buchwald, JOC (1996) 61, 7240-7241; Yangand Buchwald, J. Organometallic Chem., (1999) 576, 125-146; and Harris,Geis and Buchwald, JOC (1999) 64, 6016-6022) to provide secondary aminesof general formula (22). Secondary amines of general formula (22) may beresubjected to Buchwald conditions to provide diamines of generalformula (23), or may be treated with a benzylic or heterocyclicmethylhalide in the presence of a base such as sodium carbonate ortriethylamine to provide diamines of general formula (24).

Scheme 8

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[0586] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (28) wherein R is selectedfrom alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆,R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4)and R_(D5) are as defined in FormuL_(A) (I), and diaminobenzenes ofgeneral formula (29), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4) and R_(B5) are as defined in formula I, may beprepared as described in Scheme 8. Phenols of general formula (25),purchased or prepared using methodology known to those in the art, maybe treated with alkylating agents such as benzyl halides, mesylates,tosylates or triflates and a base such as potassium carbonate to provideethers of general formula (26).

[0587] Alternatively, a Mitsunobu reaction can be used to prepare ethers(26) from phenols (25) and an alcohol (ROH). Aldehydes of generalformula (26) may be processed as described in Scheme 3 to providedibenzyl compounds of general formula (27). Dibenzyl compounds ofgeneral formula (27) may be processed as described in Scheme 1 toprovide compounds of general formula (28). Compounds of general formula(27) may be deprotected as described in Scheme 5 to providediaminobenzenes of general formula (15). Compounds of general formula(15) may be processed as described in Scheme 5 to providediaminobenzenes of general formula (29).

[0588] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (37), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3,) R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in FormuL_(A) (I), may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 9. Phenols of general formula (30), purchased orprepared using methodology known to those in the art, may be treatedwith electrophilic agents such as1-(chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octanebis(tetrafluoroborate) to provide compounds of general formula (31).Compounds of general formula (31) may be may be protected on oxygen toprovide dibenzyl compounds of general formula (32). An allyl protectinggroup is preferred and other potential protecting groups are listed inT. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis,John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. Compounds of general formula(31) may be alkylated directly using an alkylating agent like allylbromide and a base like potassium carbonate to give phenols 32.Alternatively, one phenol can be reacted with TsCl and the other with analkylating agent like allyl bromide and a base like potassium carbonate.The Ts group can then be removed by hydrolysis to give compounds ofgeneral formula (32). Phenols of general formula (33) may be purchased,prepared as in the preparation of compounds (32), or prepared usingmethodology known to those in the art. Phenols of general formula (33)can be reacted with aldehydes (34) to provide ethers of general formula(35). Ethers of general formula (35) may be processed as described inScheme 3 to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula (36). Compoundsof general formula (36) may be processed as described in Scheme 1 toprovide diaminobenzenes of general formula (37).

[0589] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (41) wherein R is selectedfrom alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆,R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I,and diaminobenzenes of general formula (43), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆,R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, Lis a linker group, and Y is an alkyl group, may be prepared as describedin Scheme 10. L is selected from those groups delineated for R_(B1-B4)but has two attachment sites. P is a protecting group and allyl ispreferred. Representative protecting groups are described in T. W.Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. Nitroaromatics of general formula(38), prepared via methods described in Scheme 9 or using methodologyknown to those in the art, may be deprotected to provide phenols ofgeneral formula (39). A preferred protecting group is allyl which can beremoved with tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)_(p)alladium(0) andphenylsilane. Phenols of general formula (39) may be alkylated asdescribed in Scheme 6 to provide dibenzyl compounds of general formula(40). Dibenzyl compounds of general formula (40) may be reduced andN-substituted as described in Scheme 1 to provide diamino compounds ofgeneral formula (41). Alternatively, compounds of general formula (39)may be subjected to aryl substitution reactions as described in Scheme 6to provide esters of general formula (42). Esters (42) may be processedas described in Scheme 1 followed by hydrolysis of the ester to providediamino acids compounds of general formula (43).

[0590] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (45) and (47), wherein R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2),R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3) and R_(B4) are as definedin formula I, may be prepared as described in Scheme 11. Nitrophenols ofgeneral formula (39) may be treated with alkylating agents such asbenzyl halides, mesylates, tosylates or triflates and a base to providecompounds of general formula (44). Reduction of the nitro group followedby reaction of the resultant amine is accomplished as described inScheme 1; treatment with an acid like aqueous hydrochloric acid ortrifluoroacetic acid of the like to remove the acetonide protectinggroup followed by hydrolysis of the ester for example using hydroxideanion in an alcholic solvent provides dibenzyl dihydroxyacids of generalformula (45). Alternatively dibenzyl compounds of general formula (44)may be reduced and reacted on nitrogen as described in Scheme 1 toprovide diamino compounds of general formula (46). Removal of theacetonide under acidic conditions followed by acid-catalyzedlactonization provides diaminobenzenes hydroxylactones of generalformula (47).

[0591] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (51) and (52), wherein R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula I, and L is a linker group, may be prepared as described inScheme 12. L is-selected from those groups delineated for R_(B1-B4) buthas two attachment sites. X is a halogen like chlorine, bromine, iodine.Halides of general formula (48), prepared according to Schemes 5 or 9,or using methodology known to those in the art, may be treated with zincreagents such as 3-ethoxy-3-oxopropylzinc bromide of general formula(49) and a palladium catalyst such astetrakis(triphenylphosphine)_(p)alladium (0) to provide compounds ofgeneral formula (50). Compounds of general formula (50) that contain anester may optionally be hydrolyzed to provide dibenzyl diamino acids ofgeneral formula (51), or may optionally be reduced withdiisobutylaluminum hydride or another reducing reagent to providedibenzyl diamino alcohols of general formula (52).

[0592] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (55) and (56), wherein R₇ andR₈ are selected from alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl,haloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl andR₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are asdefined in formula I, and L is a linker group, may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 13. L is-selected from those groups delineated forR_(B1-B4) but has two attachment sites. Phenols of general formula (53),prepared using the methods described in Scheme 10 or using methodologyknown to those in the art, may be coupled with phthalimidoalkyl alcoholsor phthalimidoalkyl halides as described in Schemes 6 and 1 to providecompounds of general formula (54). Phthalimide compounds of generalformula (54) may be treated with hydrazine to provide primary amines ofgeneral formula (55). Amine compounds of general formula (55) may bealkylated, acylated, or sulfonylated with alkyl halides, acid chloridesor sulfonyl chlorides to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula(56).

[0593] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (57) and (59), wherein R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula I, L is a linker group, and P is an optional protectinggroup, and (59), wherein R₇ and R₈ are selected from alkenyl,alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkyl,alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkyl,haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyland (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are asdefined in formula I, and L is a linker group, may be prepared asdescribed in Scheme 14. L is selected from those groups delineated forR_(B1-B4) but has two attachment sites. Representative protecting groupsare described in T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups inOrganic Synthesis, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1999. Phenols ofgeneral formula (53) may be coupled with protected diols or protectedhydroxyalkyl halides as described in Schemes 6 and 1 to providecompounds of general formula (57). Compounds of general formula (57) maybe deprotected as described in Scheme 5 to the corresponding alcohol andthe alcohols converted to the corresponding halide or alkylsulfonate,for example by treatment with triphenylphosphine and carbon tetrabromideor p-toluenesulfonyl chloride or the like, to provide compounds ofgeneral formula (58). Compounds of general formula (58) may be reactedwith a primary or secondary amine to provide compounds of generalformula (59).

[0594] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (63), wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄,R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3),R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined informula I, may be prepared as described in Scheme 15. Nitroanilines ofgeneral formula (1), purchased or prepared using methodology known tothose in the art, may be treated with aldehydes (35) and processed asdescribed in Scheme 3 to provide compounds of general formula (60).Compounds of general formula (61) may be deprotected as described inScheme 5 and the resultant alcohol alkylated as described in Scheme 6 toprovide compounds of general formula (61). Compounds of general formula(61) may be N-alkylated as described in Schemes 1, 2, or 3 to providecompounds of general formula (62). Nitroaromatic compounds of generalformula (62) may be reduced and alkylated, acylated, or sulfonylatedwith alkyl halides, acid chlorides or sulfonyl chlorides as described inScheme 1. Hydrolysis of the ester moiety and hydrolyzed to providesdiaminobenzenes of general formula (63).

[0595] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (66) and (67), wherein R₁, R₂,R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1), R_(B2),R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as definedin formula I, may be prepared as described in Scheme 16. Dinitrohalidesof general formula (64), purchased or prepared using methodology knownto those in the art, may be treated with tin reagents such as trimethylor tri-n-butyl stannanes, a palladium catalyst (palladium salt plusligand), copper salt, and LiCl in a Stille reaction to providenitroaromatic compounds of general formula (65). The dinitrohalides ofgeneral formula (65) may be reduced using methodology known to those inthe art to provide nitroanilines of general formula (1). Compounds ofgeneral formula (1) may be processed as described in Schemes 1, 2, or 3to provide diamino compounds of general formula (66). Compounds ofgeneral formula (1) may also be processed as described in Schemes 1, 2,3, or 9 to provide diamino compounds of general formula (67).

[0596] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (71, 72, 73, and 74), whereinR is selected from alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl,haloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl andR₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5)—, R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) andR_(D5) are as defined in formula I, and P is an optional protectinggroup, may be prepared as described in Scheme 17. Nitroanilines ofgeneral formula (1), purchased or prepared using methodology known tothose in the art, may be processed as described in Schemes 1, 2, or 3 toprovide ester compounds of general formula (68). Ester compounds ofgeneral formula (68) may be hydrolyzed and subjected to amide formingcoupling conditions in the presence of N,O-dimethylhydroxylaminehydrochloride to provide compounds of general formula (69).Alternatively ester compounds of general formula (68) may be treatedwith the reagent derived from N,O-dimethylhydroxylamine hydrochlorideand trimethylaluminum to provide compounds of general formula (69).Compounds of general formula (69) may be treated with aryl lithium oraryl Grignard compounds, prepared using methodology known to those inthe art, to provide diamino ketones of general formula (71). For thespecific case where R_(B5) is an alcohol, diamino compounds of generalformula (72) may be protected on the anilino nitrogen (mesylateprotecting group is preferred) for example using methanesulfonylchloride or the like, and deprotected on oxygen as described in Scheme5, to provide diaminobenzenes of general formula (73). Phenol compoundsof general formula (73) may be reacted with alcohols or alkyl halides asdescribed in Scheme 6 to give pheyl ethers; after hydrolysis, or otherdeprotection, to provide diphenylketones of general structure (74).Cleavage of the preferred mesylate protecting group occurs under basichydrolytic conditions.

[0597] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (77) wherein R is selectedfrom alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl-R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1),R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2),R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, and L is a linkergroup, and (79), wherein R₇ and Rg are selected from alkenyl,alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkyl,alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkyl,haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NRgRg)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyland (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2),R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3),R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I, and L is a linker group,may be prepared as described in Scheme 18. L is selected from thosegroups delineated for R_(B1-B4) but has two attachment sites. Compoundsof general formula (53) may be reacted with protected diols or protectedhydroxyalkyl halides according to Scheme 6 to provide nitroaromaticcompounds of general formula (75). Nitroaromatic compounds of generalformula (75) may be deprotected to provide alcohol compounds of generalformula (76). Alcohollcompounds of general formula (76) may be reactedwith alcohols or alkyl halides according to Schemes 6 and 1 to providediamino compounds of general formula (77). Alternatively, alcoholcompounds of general formula (76) may be mesylated with mesyl chlorideto provide mesylates of general formula (78). Mesylates of generalformula (78) may be reacted with primary or secondary amines accordingto Scheme 14 to provide diamino compounds of general formula (79).

[0598] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (82) and (83), wherein R isselected from alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl and R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆,R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5); R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4),R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are as defined in formula I,and P is a protecting group, may be prepared as described in Scheme 19.Phenols of general formula (53) may be treated with N-protectedpyrollidinol mesylates of general formula (80) and a base to providecompounds of general formula (81). Compounds of general formula (81) maybe deprotected to provide amine compounds of general formula (82). Thepyrrolidine moiety in the amine compounds of general formula (82) may bealkylated, acylated, or sulfonylated with alkyl halides, acid chloridesor sulfonyl chlorides as described in Schemes 1, 2, or 3; reduction ofthe nitro group and reaction of the resultant amine with alkyl halides,acid chlorides or sulfonyl chlorides as described in Scheme 1 providescompounds of general formula (83).

[0599] Diaminobenzenes of general formula (85, 87, 88, and 89), whereinR₇ and R₈ are selected from alkenyl, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl,haloalkenyl, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl and (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl andR₁, R₂, R₃, R₄, R₆, R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5), R_(B1),R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4) and R_(D5) are asdefined in formula I, and L₁ and L₂ are independently linkers, may beprepared as described in Scheme 20. L₁ and L₂ are selected from thosegroups delineated for R_(B1-B4) but have two attachment sites. Esters ofgeneral formula (84), prepared by methods described in Scheme 9 or byusing methodology known to those in the art, may be hydrolyzed toprovide acids of general formula (85). Acid compounds of general formula(85) may be coupled with amines of general fonrnuL_(A) (86) usingappropriate coupling reagents, for example an acid anhydride or sulfonylhalide or carbodiimine reagent or the like, to provide compounds ofgeneral formula (87). For the specific case where the compounds offormula (86) are amino esters, the resultant ester compounds of generalformula (88) may be hydrolyzed to provide acid compounds of generalformula (89).

[0600] The compounds and processes of the present invention will bebetter understood by reference to the following examples, which areintended as an illustration of and not a limitation upon the scope ofthe invention.

EXAMPLE 1N-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE1A N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0601] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline (10.0 g, 65.7 rmmoles, purchased fromAldrich) in pyridine (70 niL) was treated with methanesulfonyl chloride(5.09 mL, 65.7 mmoles) at 0° C. The reaction mixture was allowed warmedto room temperature and stirred for 2 hours. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure and the crude products were dilutedwith diethyl ether (700 mL). The mixture was washed with 1N HCl (250mL), water (250 mL) and brine (250 mL). The organic layer was dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to providethe title compound which was used in the next step without furtherpurification.

EXAMPLE 1B N-(3-amino-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0602] The crude product from Example 1A and 10% palladium on carbon(1.4 g) were stirred vigorously in ethyl acetate (70 mL) for 24 hoursunder one atmosphere of hydrogen. The reaction was placed under anitrogen atmosphere, filtered through a 1 inch pad of 1:1 Celite:silicagel eluting with ethyl acetate and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography(silica gel, ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a brownsolid (11.06 g, 84%).

EXAMPLE 1CN-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0603] The product from Example 1B (1.525 g, 7.625 mmoles) and2-bromobenzaldehyde (1.5 mL, 12.96 mmoles) in dichloroethane (26.7 mL)were treated with glacial acetic acid (1.75 mL, 30.5 mmoles). The yellowreaction was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature and was treatedwith sodium triacetoxyborohydride (3.23 g, 15.25 mmoles). After stirringovernight at room temperature, the mixture was poured into saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (200 mL), extracted with diethyl ether (200 mL) and thephases separated. The organic phase was washed with brine (100 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 5:2→1:1hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide two products. The title compound, abrown solid, was isolated as the minor product (0.29 g, 7% yield). Themajor product isolated was the monobenzylated analogue,N-{3-[(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide. A portionof the minor product was repurified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFAin H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column.

[0604]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.50 (dd, J=8.0, 0.7 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (m, 2H), 7.07 (m, 2H), 6.03 (s, 1H), 4.30 (s, 4H),2.90 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 539 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2 N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE2A N,N-dibenzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0605] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline (3.4 g, 22.3 mmoles, purchased fromAldrich) and diisopropylethylamine (19.5 mL, 112 mmoles) in DMF (34 mL)were treated with benzyl bromide (8.0 mL, 67 mmoles) and heated for 18hours at 90° C. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture wasdiluted with diethyl ether (800 mL). The mixture was washed withsaturated ammonium chloride (400 mL), water (2×400 mL), brine (400 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,10:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a yellowoil (6.38 g, 86%).

EXAMPLE 2B N¹,N¹-dibenzyl-2-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine

[0606] The product from Example 2A (3.4 g, 16.2 mmoles) in acetic acid(20 mL) was treated with zinc powder (2.68 g, 41 mmoles, purchased fromAldrich) and stirred for 48 hours. An additional portion of zinc (1.0 g,15.3 mmoles) was added and stirring continued for 4 hours. The reactionwas filtered through a pad of Celite with CH₂Cl₂ and concentrated.Purification by flash chromatography (silica gel, 4:1 hexanes:ethylacetate) provided the title compound as a yellow solid (1.98 g, 64%).

EXAMPLE 2C N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0607] The product from Example 2B was processed as described in Example1A. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 1:1hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a brown solid.

[0608]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.24 (m, 11H), 7.12 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.90 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.18 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.34(s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 381 (M+H)⁺; HRMS (CI) m/z (calcd forC₂₂H₂4N₂O₅S₁) 380.1558, observed. 380.155.

EXAMPLE 3 N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]ethanesulfonamide

[0609] The product from Example 2B (0.03 g, 0.1 mmoles) in pyridine (2mL) at 0° C. was treated with ethanesulfonyl chloride (0.Olg, 0.12mmoles). The reaction mixture was quenched after 1 hour with water (2mL), extracted with diethyl ether (5 mL), washed with water (2×2 mL),rinsed with brine (2 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bypreparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFA in H20) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column toprovide the title compound.

[0610]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.22 (t, 3H, J=7.3 Hz), 2.40 (s, 3H),3.02 (dd, 2H, J=14.6, 7.5 Hz), 4.05 (s, 4H), 6.94 (m, 2H), 7.01 (m, 1H),7.20 (m, 2H), 7.27 (m, 7H), 8.92 (s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 395 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 4 N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-2-propanesulfonamide

[0611] The product from Example 2B and isopropylsulfonylchloride wereprocessed as described in Example 3 to provide the title compound.

[0612]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 1.23 (d, 6H, J=6.5 Hz), 2.39 (s, 3H),3.18 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 4H), 6.91 (dd, 1H, J=7.5, 1.6 Hz), 6.97 (m, 2H),7.19 (m, 2H), 7.26 (m, 8H), 8.86 (s, 11H); MS (APCI+) m/z 409 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 5 N′-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-N,N-dimethylsulfamide

[0613] The product from Example 2B and N,N-dimethylsulfamoylchloridewere processed as described in Example 3 to provide the title compound.

[0614]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.33 (m, 6H), 3.88 (s,4H), 6.72 (dd, 1H, J=7.7, 1.5 Hz), 6.82 (m, 2H), 7.03 (m, 2H), 7.10 (m,8H), 8.73 (s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/Z 410 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 6N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 6A N-benzyl-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0615] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline (3.40 g, 22.3 mmoles) and benzaldehyde(3.9 mL, 38 mmoles) in dichloroethane (78 mL) were treated with glacialacetic acid (5.1 mL, 89 mmoles). The yellow reaction mixture was stirredfor 4 hours at room temperature, treated with sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (9.5 g, 44.6 mmoles) and allowed to stir overnightat room temperature. The mixture was poured into saturated aqueousNaHCO₃ (400 mL), extracted with diethyl ether (400 mL) and the phasesseparated. The organic phase was washed with brine (200 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,10:1→4:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as ayellow solid (4.72 g, 87%).

EXAMPLE 6B N-benzyl-N-(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0616] The product from Example 6A (0.92 g, 3.8 mmoles) anddiisopropylethylamine (1.7 mL, 9.5 mmoles) in DMF (9.5 mL) were treatedwith methyl 4-(bromomethyl)benzoate (0.74 g, 7.6 mmoles) and heated for18 hours at 90° C. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture wasdiluted with diethyl ether (200 mL). The mixture was washed withsaturated ammonium chloride (200 mL), water (2×200 mL), brine (150 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,10:1→4:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as ayellow solid (1.26 g, 85%).

EXAMPLE 6CN¹-benzyl-N¹-(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)-2-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine

[0617] The product from Example 6B (1.43 g, 3.67 mmoles) and NH4Cl (0.14g, 2.57 rnmoles) in ethanol (18.4 mL) and water (6.4 mL) were treatedwith iron powder (1.43 g, 25.7 mmoles) and heated at 80° C. for onehour. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature,diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (100 mL), filtered through Celite with ethylacetate, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure toprovide the title compound which was used without further purification.

EXAMPLE 6DN-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0618] The crude product from Example 6C in pyridine (8.8 mL) wastreated with methanesulfonyl chloride (0.28 mL, 3.60 mmoles) at 0° C.The reaction mixture turned from clear and colorless to yellow. After 30minutes, the mixture was quenched with water (5.0 mL) and wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved indiethyl ether (200 mL), washed with water (2×100 mL), brine (100 mL),dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography(silica gel, 4:1→1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the titlecompound as a yellow solid (1.33 g, 83%). A small portion of the residue(0.1 g) was repurified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFA in H₂O) on aYMC ODS Guardpak column.

[0619]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.92 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (m, 8H),7.11 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.12 (s,2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+)m/z 439 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 7N-{3-[benzyl(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0620] The product from Example 6A and 1-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0621]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.50 (dd, J=8.0, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dd,J=7.4, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.29 (m, 9H), 7.01 (dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H),6.04 (s, 1H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 461 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 8 N-{3-[benzyl(4-nitrobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE 8AN-[3-(benzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0622] The product from Example 1B and benzaldehyde were processed asdescribed in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 8BN-{3-[benzyl(4-nitrobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0623] Glacial acetic acid (0.37 niL, 6.4 mmoles) was added to asolution of Example 8A (0.46 g, 1.6 mmoles) and 4-nitrobenzaldehyde(0.48 g, 3.2 mmoles) in dichloroethane (3.2 niL) and CH₃CN (4.0 mL). Thereaction was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature and was treatedwith sodium triacetoxyborohydride (0.68 g, 3.2 mmoles). The reactionmixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture waspoured into saturated aqueous NaHCO₃ (150 mL) and extracted with diethylether (150 mL). The organic phase was washed with brine (150 mL), dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (5:2→1:1hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a brown solid(0.034 g, 5% yield).

[0624]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.12 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.9Hz, 2H), 7.27 (m, 6H), 7.12 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),6.14 (s, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 2.99 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H); MS(APCI+) m/z 426 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 9N-{3-[benzyl(4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0625] The product from Example 8A and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

[0626]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.07-7.32 (m, 9H), 7.00-6.85 (m, 3H),6.10 (s, 1H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 399 (M+H)⁺; Analysis calculated for C₂₂H₂₃FN₂O₂S 0.75 TFA: C,58.26; H, 4.95; N, 5.79. Found: C, 58.26; H, 5.17; N, 5.63.

EXAMPLE 10N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0627] The product from Example 8A and 2,4-difluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

[0628]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.40-7.18 (m, 6H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 6.92(m, 1H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 4.07 (s, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.30(s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 417 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 11N-{3-1benzyl(2-cyanobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0629] The product from Example 6A and 1-(bromomethyl)-2-cyanobenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0630]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.58 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (m, 2H),7.24 (m, 8H), 7.13 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (dd, J=7.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.13(s, 1H), 4.32 (s, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H); MS(APCI+) m/z 406 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 12N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0631] The product from Example 6A and 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methoxybenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0632]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.22 (m, 6H), 7.11 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.08 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 6.92 (dd, J=8.2, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=8.9 Hz,2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.92 (s,3H), 2.29 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 13N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0633] The product from Example 6A and 1-(bromomethyl)-4-bromobenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0634]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.37 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (m, 6H),7.12 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J=8.1, 1.0 Hz,1H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 460 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 14N-{3-[benzyl(3-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0635] The product from Example 6A and 1-(chloromethyl)-3-methoxybenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0636]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 7H), 7.12 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.92 (dd, J=8.0, 1.1 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (m, 3H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.11 (s, 2H),4.08 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 15N-{3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 15AN-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0637] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 15BN-{3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0638] The product from Example 15A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0639]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.16-7.37 (m, 7H), 7.05 (d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 6.67 (s, 2H), 6.10 (s, lH), 5.91 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s,2H), 4.29 (s, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 425 (M+H)⁺;Analysis calculated for C₂₃H₂₄N₂O₄S 0.90 TFA: C, 56.51; H, 4.76; N,5.31. Found: C, 56.59; H, 4.68; N, 5.24.

EXAMPLE 16N-{3-[benzyl(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-vlmethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 16AN-(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylmethyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0640] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxine-6-carbaldehyde were processed as describedin Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 16BN-{3-[benzyl(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylmethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0641] The product from Example 16A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0642]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.30-7.25 (m, 6H), 7.10 (t, J=8.0 Hz,1H), 6.89 (dd, J=7.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (m, 2H), 6.66 (dd, J=8.1, 2.0Hz, 1H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.23 (s, 4H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 2.95(s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 439 (M+H)⁺; Analysis calculated forC₂4H26N₂O₄S 0.25 CHCl₃: C; 62.19, H, 5.65; N, 5.98. Found: C, 62.18; H,5.66; N, 5.88.

EXAMPLE 17N-{3-[benzyl(2-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0643] The product from Example 6A and 1-(bromomethyl)-2-chlorobenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0644]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.08-7.37 (m, 111H), 7.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H),2.24 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 415 (M+H)⁺; Analysis calculated forC₂₂H₂₃ClN₂O₂S 0.25 TFA: C, 60.94; H, 5.28; N, 6.32. Found: C, 60.99; H,5.53; N, 6.17.

EXAMPLE 18N-{3-[benzyl(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0645] The product from Example 8A and 2-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.22 (m, 8H), 7.10 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (m,3H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 399 (M+H)⁺; Analysis calculated for C₂₂H₂₃FN₂O₂S 0.20TFA: C, 63.96; H, 5.55; N, 6.65. Found: C, 64.11; H, 5.69; N, 6.61.

EXAMPLE 19N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 19A N-[4-(allyloxy)benzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0646] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and 4-allyloxybenzaldehyde were processedas described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 19BN-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0647] The product from Example 19A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 6H), 7.11 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 6.89 (dd, J=8.1, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=8.8, Hz, 2H), 6.09 (s,11H), 6.04 (m, 11H), 5.40 (ddd, J=17.3, 3.4, 1.7 Hz, 11H), 5.28 (ddd,J=10.5, 2.7, 1.4 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (dt, J=5.4, 1.4 Hz, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H),3.49 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 437 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 20N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 20AN-[4-(allyloxy)benzyl]-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitmphenyl)amine

[0648] The product from Example 19A and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 20BN-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0649] The product from Example 20A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (m, 4H), 6.89 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),6.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.71 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 5.40(ddd, J=17.3, 3.1, 1.3 Hz, 1H), 5.28 (ddd, J=10.5, 2.7, 1.4 Hz), 4.51(dt, J=5.4, 1.5 Hz), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s,3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 473 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 21N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 21A N-(2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0650] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and 2-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 21BN-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0651] The product from Example 21A and 2-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0652]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.58 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (m, 2H),7.31 (m, 1H), 7.23 (dd, J=8.1, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.96(m, 2H), 6.54 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.76(s, 3H), 2.92 (s, 311), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 454 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 22N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 22A N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0653] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and 2,4-difluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as described in Example 1C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 22BN-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0654] The product from Example 22A and 4-methoxybenzyl chloride wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0655]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (dd, J=8.0, 1.0 Hz. 1H). 7.12 (m,4H), 6.91 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.71 (m, 2H), 6.10(s, 1H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.28(s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 447 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 23N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0656] The product from Example 22A and 2-fluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0657]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 4H), 7.11 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),6.94 (m, 3H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 435 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 24N-{3-[bis(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0658] The product from Example 22A and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0659]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 1H), 7.14 (m, 3H), 6.99 (dd,J=8.1, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.72 (m, 4H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.09 (s, 411), 2.93 (s,3H), 2.25 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 453 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 25N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0660] The product from Example 22A and 2-(bromomethyl)benzonitrile wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0661]¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz) δ 7.59 (m, 1H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m,1H), 7.24 (m, 1H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 6.95 (m, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.32 (s,2H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 442(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 26N-{3-[benzyl(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 26A N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-N-(4-phenoxybenzyl)amine2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline and 4-phenoxybenzaldehyde were processed asdescribed in Example 1C to provide the title compound. EXAMPLE 26BN-{3-[benzyl(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methvlphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0662] The product from Example 26A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (m, 2H), 7.21 (m, 6H), 7.14 (m, 411), 6.97 (m, 3H),6.88 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 473 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 27N-{3-[benzyl(2-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0663] The product from Example 6A and 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methylbenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0664]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.16 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.88 (s,3H), 4.06 (d, 4H, J=17.8 Hz), 7.03 (m, 6H), 7.24 (m, 6H), 8.91 (s, 1H);MS (APCI+) m/z 395 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 28N-{3-[benzyl(4-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0665] The product from Example 6A and 1-(bromomethyl)-4-methylbenzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0666]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s,3H), 4.01 (d, 4H, J=18.7 Hz), 6.90-7.30 (m, 12H), 8.94 (s, 1H); MS(APCI+) (M+H)+at m/z 395.

EXAMPLE 29N-{3-[benzyl(4-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0667] The product from Example 6A and 4-chlorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0668]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 4.05(br.s, 4H), 6.98 (m, 3H), 7.27 (m, 9H), 8.95 (s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 415(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 30N-(3-{benzyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0669] The product from Example 6A and 4-trifluoromethylbenzyl bromidewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound.

[0670]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 4.07 (s,2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 7.00 (m, 3H), 7.25 (m, 5H), 7.49 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz),7.63 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz), 8.95 (s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 448 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 31N-(3-{benzyl[2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0671] The product from Example 6A and 2-fluoro-4-trifluoromethylbenzylbromide were processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide thetitle compound.

[0672]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 4.11 (s,2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 6.98 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, 1H, J=8.0 Hz)), 7.22 (m, 1H),7.28 (d, 4H, J=4.4 Hz), 7.50 (m, 2H), 7.56 (d, 1H, J=9.4 Hz), 8.96 (s,1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 467 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 32N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 32A 2,4-dichloro-1-(iodomethyl)benzene

[0673] 2,4-Dichloro-1-(chloromethyl)benzene (0.8 mmoles) in acetone (2m]L) was treated with NaI (0.48 g) and stirred at room temperatureovernight. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and theresidue extracted with DMF to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 32BN-{3-[benzyl(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0674] The product from Example 6A and the product from Example 32A wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.

[0675]¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) o 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 4.12 (s,2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 6.98 (t, 2H, J=8.0 Hz), 7.05 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz), 7.24(m, 5H), 7.33 (dd, 1H, J=8.2, 2.0 Hz), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz), 7.52 (d,1H, J=1.9 Hz), 8.83-9.05 (br.s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 450 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 33 N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-1r3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 33AN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0676] The product from Example 20A (1.19 g, 2.81 mmoles) and Pd(PPh₃)₄(0.16 g, 0.14 mmoles) in CH₂Cl₂ (11.2 mL) was treated with phenylsilane(0.7 mL, 5.63 mmoles) and allowed to stir for 2 hours at roomtemperature. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silicagel, 4:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as ayellow oil (1.03 g, 96%).

EXAMPLE 33BN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitro-N-(4-{[3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)aniline

[0677] The product from Example 33A (0.1 g, 26 mmoles) in DMF (0.65 mL)was treated with sodium hydride (0.011 g, 0.26 mmoles). After 10minutes, the reaction mixture was treated with cinnamyl bromide (0.10 g,0.52 mmoles) and shaken overnight. The mixture was diluted with diethylether (50 mL), washed with saturated ammonium chloride (50 mL) and water(2×50 mL), brine (50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure to provide the title compound whichwas used in the next step without further purification.

EXAMPLE 33CN-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-{[3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfona

[0678] The crude product from Example 33B was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound as a brown solid (0.020g, 14%).

[0679]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.50 (m, 2H), 7.33 (m, 2H), 7.21 (m,2H), 7.13 (m, 3H), 6.94 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.21(m, 2H), 6.39 (dt, J=15.9, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 6.09 (s, 11H), 4.67 (dd, J=5.9,1.5 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H); MS(APCI+) m/z 549 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 34N-{3-[[4-(benzyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 34AN-[4-(benzyloxy)benzyl]-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0680] The product from Example 33A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 33B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 34BN-{3-[[4-(benzyloxv)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0681] The product from Example 34A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0682]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38 (m, 3H), 7.23 (m, 1H), 7.13 (m,3H), 6.97 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.73 (m, 2H), 6.08(s, lH), 5.02 (s, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.21(s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 523 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 35N-{3-[benzyl(4-{[3-bromo-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 35AN-(4-{[3-bromo-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0683] The product from Example 33A and 1,3-dibromo-1-propene wereprocessed as described in Example 33B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 35BN-{3-[benzyl(4-{[3-bromo-2-propenyl]oxy}benzvl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0684] The product from Example 35A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0685]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.24 (m, 5H), 7.19 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 2H),7.08 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.87 (m, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (m,2H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.45 (d, J=4.4 Hz, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.98 (s, 2H),2.95 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 515 (M)+.

EXAMPLE 36N-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-4-methoxyphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 36A N,N-bis(2-bromobenzyl)-N-(2-methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)amine

[0686] 2-Methoxy-5-nitroaniline and 1-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzene wereprocessed as described in Example 2A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 36BN-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-4-methoxyphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0687] The product from Example 36A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0688]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.55-7.45 (m, 4H), 7.22 (td, J=7.5, 1.1Hz, 2H), 7.07 (td, J=7.7, 1.7 Hz, 211), 6.90 (dd, J=8.6, 2.5 Hz, 11H),6.82 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 116), 6.60 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.03 (bs, 1H), 4.48 (s,4H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 555 (M+H)⁺; Analysiscalculated for C₂₂H₂₂Br₂N₂O₃S 0.40 TFA: C, 45.65; H, 3.76; N, 4.67.Found: C, 45.66; H, 3.84; N, 4.67.

EXAMPLE 37N-(3-{(2-bromobenzyl)[cyano(phenyl)methyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0689] The major product from Example 1C (0.21 g), potassium cyanide(0.10 g, 1.06 mmoles), and benzaldehyde (0.14 mL, 1.41 mmoles) inmethanol (1.86 mL) and acetonitrile (1.0 mL) were treated with aceticacid (0.86 mL). The reaction was shaken vigorously overnight and wasthen concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byflash chromatography (silica gel, 4:1→1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) toprovide the title compound as a brown solid (0.22 g, 83%). A portion ofthe product (0.1 g) was repurified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFAin H20) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.66(dd, J=7.1, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (m, 7H), 7.08 (m,3H), 5.91 (s, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 4.56 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 4.21 (d,J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 1.84 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 486 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 38N-(3-{benzyl[4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 38A N-benzyl-N-(4-hydroxymethylbenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0690] The product from Example 6B (0.55 g, 1.4 mmoles) in THF (3.5 mL)was treated with diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAL) (2.94 mL, 2.94mmoles, 1.0 M in hexanes) dropwise at −78° C. After 30 minutes, anadditional portion of DIBAL (1.5 mL) was added dropwise. After anadditional 30 minutes, the acetone/dry ice bath was removed and thereaction mixture was carefully quenched with saturated NH₄Cl. Themixture was diluted with diethyl ether (200 mL) and saturated sodiumpotassium tartrate (250 mL) and stirred vigorously for 2.5 hours. Thetwo phases were separated and the organic phase was washed with brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,4:1→1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a yellowoil (0.46 g, 91%).

EXAMPLE 38B N-benzyl-N-[4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl]-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0691] The product from Example 38A (0.1 g, 0.276 mmoles) in DMF (0.7mL) was treated with sodium hydride (0.012 g, 0.3 mmoles, 60%dispersion). After 10 minutes, the reaction mixture was treated withiodomethane (0.02 mL, 0.36 mmoles) and then stirred overnight at roomtemperature. The mixture was diluted with diethyl ether (100 mL), washedwith saturated ammonium chloride (50 mL) and water (50 mL) twice, washedwith brine (50 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to provide the title compound which was used in thenext step without further purification.

EXAMPLE 38CN-(3-{benzyl[4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0692] The crude product from Example 38B was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound as a brown oil (0.056g, 48%).

[0693]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (m, 10H), 7.10 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.89 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.41 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 4H), 3.39(s, 3H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 39N-(3-{benzyl[4-(hydroxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0694] The product from Example 6D and diisobutylaluminum hydride wereprocessed as described in Example 38A to provide the title compound.

[0695]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 10H), 7.97 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),6.88 (dd, J=8.5, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.12 (s, 1H), 4.67 (d, J=8 Hz, 2H), 4.05(s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 2. 96 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 411(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 40N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-((E)-3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 40A N,N-dibenzyl-N-[2-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-3-nitrophenyl]amine

[0696] Benzyl bromide (2.14 mL, 17.98 mmoles) was added to a solution of2-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-3-nitroaniline (prepared according to Wall, M. E.;Wani, M. C.; Nicholas, A. W.; Manikumar, G.; Tele, C.; Moore, L.;Truesdale, A.; Leitner, P.; Besterman, J. M.; J. Med. Chem. 1993, 36,2689) (1.888 g, 8.99 mmoles) and diisopropylethylamine (3.1 mL, 17.98mmoles) in DMF (18.0 mL) and the reaction was heated at 85° C.overnight. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was dilutedwith diethyl ether (250 mL), washed with saturated ammonium chloride(200 mL), water (2×200 mL), brine (150 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered,and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 4:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate)to provide the title compound (1.51 g, 43%) as a black oil.

EXAMPLE 40B N,N-dibenzyl-N-[2-(formyl)-3-nitrophenyl]amine

[0697] The product from Example 40A (1.51 g) was processed as describedin Example 6C to provide the title compound (0.76 g, 72%).

EXAMPLE 40C ethyl (2E)-3-[2-amino-6-(dibenzylamino)phenyl]-2-propenoate

[0698] Sodium hydride (0.046 g, 1.14 mmoles, 60% dispersion) was addedto a solution of triethylphosphonoacetate (0.23 mL, 1.14 mmoles) in TBF(1.4 mL) at 0° C. After 15 minutes, the product from Example 40B (0.3 g,0.95 mmoles) in THF (1.4 mL) was added dropwise and the reaction mixturewas stirred overnight. The mixture was diluted with diethyl ether (150mL), washed with water (100 mL), brine (100 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 4:1hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound (0.29 g, 78%).

EXAMPLE 40DN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-((E)-3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0699] The product from Example 40C was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound as a brown solid. A portion ofthe product (0.1 g) was purified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFA inH₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column.

[0700]¹H-NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.06 (d, J=17.0 Hz), 7.22 (m, 12H), 6.85(dd, J=7.8, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.27 (d, J=17.0, 1H), 4.29 (s,4H), 2.99 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 465 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 41N-(3-{benzyl[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 41AN-(3-{benzyl[4-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0701] The product from Example 19B (2.93 g, 6.72 mmoles ) and4-methyl-morpholine N-oxide (0.8660 g, 7.4 mmoles) in acetone (30 mL)and water (4.3 mL) were treated with osmium tetroxide (1.7 mL, 0.0168mmoles, 2.5 wt % solution in 2-methyl-2-propanol) and allowed to stirrat room temperature overnight. The mixture was then treated with1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane (0.05 g) and 4-methyl-morpholine N-oxide(0.8660 g, 7.4 mmoles) and allowed to stir for an additional 24 hours.Saturated NaHSO₃ (250 mL) and ethyl acetate (250 mL) were added and thereaction mixture was stirred vigorously for 2.5 hours. The mixture waspartitioned and the organic phase washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate)to provide the title compound as a yellow oil (3.0 g, 95%).

EXAMPLE 41BN-(3-{benzyl[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0702] The product from Example 41A (0.6 g, 1.27 mmoles) in benzene(11.6 mL) and ethanol (11.6 mL) was treated with lead tetraacetate(0.6215 g, 1.4 mmoles) at 0° C. The reaction mixture turned from clearand colorless to light yellow and was stirred for 15 minutes. Themixture was diluted with diethyl ether (100 mL), filtered through a 1inch pad of 1:1 Celite:silica gel and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue (0.07 g, 0.16 mmoles) was dissolvedin ethanol (1.0 mL) and treated with sodium borohydride (0.006 g, 0.16mmoles). After 30 minutes, the reaction mixture was filtered throughsilica gel using 2:1 ethyl acetate:hexanes and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by preparative HPLC(CH₃CN:0.1% TFA in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column to provide thetitle compound as a brown oil (0.055 g).

[0703]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (m, 10H), 6.75 (dd, J=8.8, 1.7 Hz,2H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 4.66 (dd, J=5.4, 3.7 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (d, J=10.3 Hz,2H), 4.52 (d, J=10.3 Hz, 2H), 4.21 (m, 1H), 4.02 (m, 1H), 3.95 (m, 1H),3.72 (s, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 441 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 42N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE42A N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-formylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0704] The product from Example 40B was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 42BN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0705] The product from Example 42A (0.017 g, 0.043 mmoles) in ethanol(2 mL) was treated with sodium borohydride (0.002 g, 0.053 mmoles).After stirring two hours at room temperature, the reaction mixture wasquenched with saturated ammonium chloride and extracted with chloroform.The extracts were combined, dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and thefiltrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purifiedby flash chromatography (silica gel, 30% ethyl acetate/hexanes) toprovide the title compound (0.015 g, 88%).

[0706]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.12-7.38 (m, 13H), 4.67(s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 4H), 2.85 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 397 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 43N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-propoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 43AN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitro-N-(4-propoxybenzyl)aniline

[0707] The product from Example 33A and 1-iodopropane were processed asdescribed in Example 33B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 43BN-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-propoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0708] The product from Example 43A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0709]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.30-7.10 (m, 4H), 6.96 (m, 1H),6.63-6.83 (m, 5H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 3.96-4.32 (m, 4H), 3.87 (t, J=6.6 Hz,2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 1.78 (m, 2H), 1.02 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H);MS (ESI+) m/z 475 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 44 N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-vinylphenyl]methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE44A 1,3-dinitro-2-vinylbenzene

[0710] 1-Chloro-2,6-dinitrobenzene (1.00 g, 4.94 mmoles, purchased fromLancaster) tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium (0.113 g, 0.123mmoles), tri-2-furylphosphine (0.229 g, 0.987 mmoles), copper(I) iodide(0.094 g, 0.494 mmoles), and lithium chloride (0.628 g, 14.8 mmoles) inN,N-dimethylformamide (15 mL) were treated with tributylethenylstannane(2.90 mL, 9.87 mmoles). The reaction mixture was degassed with nitrogen,stirred overnight at room temperature and then heated at 80° C. for 4hours. The reaction mixture was then diluted with ethyl acetate andwashed with water and brine. The organic phase was dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% ethylacetate/hexanes) to provide the title compound (0.669 g, 70%).

[0711] MS (DCI) m/z 194 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 44B 3-nitro-2-vinylaniline

[0712] The product from Example 44A (0.669 g, 3.45 mmoles) in 3:1ethanol:water (40 niL) was treated with sodium sulfide nonahydrate (1.66g, 6.90 mmoles) and heated at reflux for 30 minutes. The mixture wasallowed to cool to room temperature and then concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was mixed with water and extracted with chloroform(2×). The chloroform extracts were combined, washed with brine, driedwith sodium sulfate and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,25% ethyl acetate/hexanes) to provide the title compound (0.137 g, 24%).

[0713] MS (DCI) m/z 165 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 44C N,N-dibenzyl-N-(3-nitro-2-vinylphenyl)amine

[0714] The product from Example 44B and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 2A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 44D N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-vinylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0715] The product from Example 44C was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0716]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10-7.32 (m, 13H), 6.96 (dd, J=18.6,11.6 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dd, J=8.2, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (dd, J=11.5, 1.4 Hz,1H), 5.51 (dd, J=18.5, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 2.95 (s, 4H), 1.53 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 393 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 45 N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-ethylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0717] The product from Example 44D (0.040g, 0.102 mmoles) andp-toluenesulfonhydrazide (0.150 g, 1.02 mmoles) in ethylene glycoldimethyl ether (5 mL) at reflux were treated dropwise over a four hourperiod with a solution of sodium acetate trihydrate (0.232 g, 1.70mmoles) in water. After the addition, the reaction mixture was allowedto cool to room temperature, poured into water and extracted withmethylene chloride (3×). The extracts were combined, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by preparative BPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TFA in H₂O) on a YMC ODSGuardpak column.

[0718]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.32 (dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35-7.15(m, 11H), 7.09 (dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.09 (s, 4H), 2.85(s, 3H), 2.74 (q, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 1.00 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z395 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 46N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE46A N,N-dibenzyl-2-formyl-3-nitroaniline

[0719] The product from Example 40A (1.88 g, 4.83 mmoles) intetrahydrofuran (30 mL) was treated with an aqueous solution of 2Nsulfuric acid (1.24 mL) and allowed to stirr overnight at 65° C. Themixture was cooled to room temperature, quenched with saturated sodiumbicarbonate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue wasmixed with diethylether and washed with water, brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) at m/z 347 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 46B N,N-dibenzyl-2-hydroxymethyl-3-nitroaniline

[0720] The product from Example 46A (1.5 g, 4.33 mmoles) in ethanol (10rnL) and tetrahydrofuran (4 mL) was treated with sodium borohydride(0.164 g, 4.33 mmoles). After stirring for 30 minutes at roomtemperature, the mixture was quenched with saturated ammonium chlorideand diluted with diethyl ether. The diethyl ether was washed withsaturated ammonium chloride, brine, dried with sodium sulfate, filteredand the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10:1 to 4:1 hexanes:ethylacetate) to provide the title compound (1.39 g, 92%). MS (ESI+) m/z 348(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 46C N,N-dibenzyl-2-(methoxymethyl)-3-nitroaniline

[0721] The product from Example 46B (0.12 g, 0.33 mmoles) in anhydrousN,N-dimethylformamide (1 mL) was treated with 60% sodium hydride (0.016g, 0.40 mmoles). After stirring for 10 minutes at room temperature, themixture was treated with iodomethane (0.031 mL, 0.50 mmoles) and allowedto stir overnight at room temperature. The reaction mixture was quenchedwith saturated ammonium chloride and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×).The ethyl acetate phases were combined, dried with sodium sulfate,filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to providethe title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 363 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 46DN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0722] The product from Example 46C was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0723]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.30-7.10 (m, 11H), 6.96 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 4H),3.25 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H); MS ESI+) m/z 411 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 47N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(ethoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide EXAMPLE47A N,N-dibenzyl-2-(ethoxymethyl)-3-nitroaniline

[0724] The product from Example 46B and iodoethane were processed asdescribed in Example 46C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 47BN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(ethoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0725] The product from Example 47A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0726]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.17 (s, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=7.8 Hz, 1H),7.10-7.31 (m, 11H), 6.98 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 4.14 (bs, 4H),3.39 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 1.17 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 3H); MS ESI+)m/z 425 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 48N-{3-[[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 48AN-[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl]-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-2-methyl-3-nitroaniline

[0727] The product from Example 33A (1.0 g, 2.6 mmoles), 4 Å molecularsieves, Cu(OAc)₂ (0.71 g, 3.91 mmoles) and 4-bromophenylboronic acid(1.57 g, 7.81 mmoles) in CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL) was treated with triethylamine(1.81 mL, 13.0 mmoles) and the resulting solution was stirred vigorouslyovernight. An additional equivalent of Cu(OAc)₂, 4-bromophenylboronicacid, and triethylamine were added and the reaction mixture was stirredvigorously for 5 hours. The mixture was filtered through a 1 inch pad ofCelite using CH₂Cl₂ and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,10:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the title compound as a yellowoil (0.87 g, 62%).

EXAMPLE 48BN-{3-[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0728] The product from Example 48A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

[0729]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.42 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m, 6H), 7.05-7.19(m, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.84 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.76 (m, 2H), 6.11(s, 1H), 4.07 (s, 21), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.96 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H);MS(ESI+) (M)+at m/z 587.

EXAMPLE 49 N-{3-[(4-(4-(3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)phenoxy)benzyl-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0730] The product from Example 48B (0.14 g, 0.23 mmoles) and Pd(PPh₃)₄(0.027 g, 0.023 mmoles) was treated with2-ethoxycarbonylethylzincbromide (0.5M in THF, 1.87 mL, 0.93 mmoles,purchased from Aldrich). The resulting solution was degassed and heatedat 75° C. overnight. The mixture was filtered through a 1 inch pad ofCelite using diethyl ether and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography(silica gel, 4:1→1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate) to provide the titlecompound (0.11 g, 77%).

[0731]¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.06-7.22 (m, 8H), 6.86-6.93 (m, 4H),6.69-6.77 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.12 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 211), 4.07 (s, 2H),4.03 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.93 (t, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (t, J=8.1 Hz,2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.24 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H); MS (APCI+) (M+H)+at m/z 609.

EXAMPLE 50N-{3-[(4-(4-(2-carboxyethyl)phenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0732] The product from Example 49 was treated with aqueous sodiumhydroxide in methanol and allowed to stir overnight. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with water and extractedwith diethyl ether. The aqueous phase was acidified with 2N aqueoushydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetatephase was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure to provide the title compound.

[0733]¹H NMR (CDCl₃, 300 MHz) δ 7.09-7.23 (m, 8H), 6.87-6.94 (m, 4H),6.68-6.77 (m, 2H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.95 (t,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.68 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H); MS(APCI+) (M+H)+at m/z 581.

EXAMPLE 51N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0734] The product from Example 26A and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (m, 21H), 7.15 (m, 6H), 6.94 (m, 5H),6.72 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H),2.30 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 509 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 52 methyl4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoateEXAMPLE 52A methyl4-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate

[0735] The product from Example 33A (0.1520 g, 0.396 mmoles),methyl-4-bromobenzoate (0.1702 g, 0.792 mmoles), K₃PO₄ (0.1680 g, 0.792mmoles), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.0070 g, 0.032 mmoles), and2-(di-tert-butylphosphino)biphenyl (0.0140 g, 0.048 mmoles) was treatedwith toluene (1.16 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting redsolution was degassed, stirred for 10 min, and heated to 100° C.overnight. The black solution was diluted with diethyl ether, extractedwith sat. NH₄Cl and sat. NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (10:1hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to provide the title compound(0.1886 g, 92%) as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 52B methyl4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate

[0736] The product from Example 52A was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃)δ 8.01 (m, 2H), 7.22 (m, 3H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 6.95 (m, 5H), 6.73 (m, 2H),6.08 (s, 1H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 2.96 (s, 3H),2.32 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 567 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 53N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 53A 4-(allyloxy)-2-fluorobenzonitrile

[0737] 2-Fluoro-4-hydroxybenzonitrile (5.00 g, 36.5 mmoles) and allylbromide (3.47 mL, 40.1 mmoles) in anhydrous DMF (40 niL) were treatedwith K₂CO₃ (10.0 g, 72.9 mmoles) and stirred overnight at 80° C.Reaction mixture cooled and diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O(2×) and brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and concentrated under reducedpressure to provide the title compound with no further purification.

EXAMPLE 53B 4-(allyloxy)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde

[0738] The product from Example 53A (6.42 g, 36.5 mmoles) in anhydrousTHF (50 niL) was treated with diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAL) (37.0mL, 37.0 mmoles, 1.0M in hexanes) dropwise at −78° C. After 30 minutes,an additional portion of DIBAL (37.0 mL) was added dropwise. After anadditional 30 minutes, the acetone/dry ice bath was removed, and thereaction mixture was warmed to 0° C. After an additional 30 minutes, thereaction was carefully quenched with saturated NH4Cl. The mixture wasdiluted with diethyl ether (200 mL) and saturated sodium potassiumtartrate (250 mL) and stirred vigorously for 2.0 hours. The two phaseswere separated, and the organic phase was washed with brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressureto provide the title compound with no further purification. MS (DCI) m/z181 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 53CN-[4-(allyloxy)-2-fluorobenzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0739] The product from Example 53B and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as described in Example 6A to provide the title compound. MS(ESI−) m/z 315 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 53DN-[4-(allyloxy)-2-fluorobenzyl]-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0740] The product from Example 53C and 2,4-diflurobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 443 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 53E4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}-3-fluorophenol

[0741] The product from Example 53D was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 403 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 53FN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0742] The product from Example 53E and phenylboronic acid wereprocessed as described in Example 48A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 53GN-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0743] The product from Example 53F was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.36 (m, 2H), 7.16 (m, 5H), 6.97 (m, 3H), 6.56-6.80 (m, 4H), 6.10 (s,1H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS (APCI)m/z 527 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 54N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0744] The product from Example 6A and2-fluoro-4-bromo-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExamples 6B-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δppm 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.43 (dd, 1H), 7.30 (dd, 1H), 7.27 (m, 4H), 7.20 (m,2H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.98 (d, 1H), 6.94 (d, 1H), 4.08 (d, 4H), 2.89 (s,3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 477 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 55N-{3-[benzyl(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0745] The product from Example 6A and2-chloro-4-fluoro-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExamples 6B-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δppm 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.41 (dd, 1H), 7.34 (dd, 1H), 7.26 (m, 4H), 7.21 (m,1H), 7.12 (t, 1H), 7.05 (t, 1H), 6.98 (d, 2H), 4.13 (d, 4H), 2.89 (s,3H), 2.31 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 56N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 56AN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0746] The product from Example 33A and 3-methoxyphenylboronic acid wereprocessed as described in Example 48A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 56BN-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0747] The product from Example 56A was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.00-7.25 (m, 6H), 6.92 (m, 3H), 6.74 (m, 2H), 6.64 (m, 1H), 6.54 (m,2H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.95 (s,3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 539 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 57N-{3-[benzyl(4-{[(2Z)-3-bromoprop-2-enylloxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 57A 4-{[(2Z)-3-bromoprop-2-enyl]oxy}benzaldehyde

[0748] 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde and 1,3-dibromo-1-propene were processed asdescribed in Example 33B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 57BN-(4-{[(2Z)-3-bromoprop-2-enyl]oxy}benzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0749] The product from Example 57A and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as described in Example 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 57CN-{3-[benzyl(4-[{[(2Z)-3-bromoprop-2-enyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0750] The product from Example 57B and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25 (m, 6H), 7.15 (m, 3H), 6.90 (d, 1H), 6.80 (d, 2H),6.30-6.50 (m, 2H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.68 (d, 2 H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s,2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 515, 517 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 58N-{3-[(2-fluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0751] The product from Example 26A and 2-fluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m, 5H), 7.10 (m, 3H), 6.95(m, 6H), 6.12 (s, 1H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.31(s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 539 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 59N-{3-[(4-methoxybenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0752] The product from Example 26A and 4-methoxybenzyl chloride wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.32 (m, 2H), 7.15 (m, 7H), 6.96 (m, 3H), 6.87(m, 2H), 6.77 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 3.77(s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 503 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 606-O-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-2,4-dideoxy-D-erythro-hexonicAcid EXAMPLE 60A 4-(allyloxy)phenol

[0753] Allyl iodide (8.2 mL, 89 mmoles) was added to a solution ofhydroquinone (7.84 g, 71.2 mmoles) and K₂CO₃ (19.7 g, 142.4 mmoles) inacetone (102 mmoles). The resulting mixture was heated to 40° C.overnight and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude productswere filtered through a pad of silica with 1:1 hexanes:ethyl acetate.The residue was purified by flash chromatography on a prepacked Biotagecolum (hexane to 1:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to provide thetitle compound (4.40 g, 41%).

EXAMPLE 60B 4-[4-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0754] 4-Fluorobenzaldehyde (3.8 mL, 35.1 mmoles) was added to asolution of the product from Example 60A (4.39 g, 29.3 mmoles) and K₂CO₃(8.90 g, 64.4 mmoles) in DMF (29.3 mL). The resulting mixture was heatedto 100° C. for 2.5 days and then cooled to room temperature. The crudeproducts were diluted with diethyl ether, extracted with sat. NH₄Cl,extracted with H₂O (2×), washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on a prepacked Biotage colum (hexane→9:1 hexane:ethylacetate) on silica gel to provide the title compound (3.50 g, 81%) as aclear colorless oil.

EXAMPLE 60CN-{4-[4-(allyloxy)phenoxylbenzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0755] The product from Example 60B was processed as described inExample 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 60DN-{4-[4-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0756] The product from Example 60C and benzyl bromide was processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 60E4-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0757] The product from Example 60D was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 60F tert-butyl6-O-[4-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]-2,4-dideoxy-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-erythro-hexonate

[0758] A solution of the product from Example 60E (0.2411 g, 0.55mmoles), (3R,5S)-6-[methylsulfonyl)oxy]-3,5-O-isopropylidene-3,5-dihydroxyhexanoicacid tert-butyl ester (prepared according to Jendralla, H.; Granzer, B.;Kerekjarto, B. v.; Krause, R.; Schacht, U.; Baader, E.; Bartmann, W.;Beck, G.; Bergmann, A.; Kesseler, D.; Wess, G.; Chen, L. -J.; Granata,S.; Herchen, J.; Kleine, H.; Schüssler, H.; Wagner, K. J. Med. Chem.1991, 34, 2962) (0.1852 g, 0.55 mmoles), K₂CO₃ (0.1515 g, 1.1 mmoles),and 18-Crown-6 (0.0072 g, 0.027 mmoles) in DMSO (1.62 mL) under anitrogen atmosphere was heated to 80° C. for 18 h. The crude productswere diluted with diethyl ether, extracted with sat. NH4Cl, extractedwith H₂O (2×), washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (4:1hexane:ethyl acetate→3:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to providethe title compound (0.2460 g, 62%) as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 60G tert-butyl6-O-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-2,4-dideoxy-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-erythro-hexonate

[0759] The product from Example 60F was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 60H6-O-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-2,4-dideoxy-D-erythro-hexonicAcid

[0760] A solution of the product from Example 60G (0.3000 g, 0.41mmoles) in EtOH (2.0 mL) and THF (1.0 m]L) was treated with 3N HCl (0.15mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at rt overnight, neutralized withpH 7 buffer and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×). The combined organiclayers were rinsed with H₂O and brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentratedunder reduced pressure. Half of the crude products were dissolved inEtOH (2.3 mL) and treated with 3 M NaOH (0.14 mL). After 2.5 h, thereaction was concentrated under reduced pressure, diluted with CH₃CN andH₂O, and purified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TRIFLUOROACETIC ACIDin H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column. The procedure yielded the titlecompound (0.0937g, 72%) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-dr) δ7.22 (m, 11H), 6.98 (m, 4H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 2H),3.94 (m, 2H), 3.82 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H),2.23 (m, 1H),2.08 (m, 1H), 1.89 (s, 3H), 1.56 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 635 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 61N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 61A 3-(allyloxy)phenyl Acetate

[0761] Resorcinol monoacetate (10.0 g, 65.7 mmoles) in anhydrous DMF(100 niL) was treated with K₂CO₃ (18.2g, 131 mmoles) and allyl bromide(6.83 mL, 78.9 mmoles). The mixture was heated at 80° C. overnight,cooled to room temperature, and diluted with ethyl acetate. The mixturewas washed with H₂O, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography (silica gel, 8% to 10% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to providethe title compound as a colorless oil (7.19 g, 57%). MS (DCI) m/z 193(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 61B 3-(allyloxy)phenol

[0762] The product from Example 61A (7.19 g, 37.4 mmoles) in THF (30 mL)was treated with 4N NaOH (19 mL, 75 mmoles) and MeOH (5 mL). After onehour, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in ethyl acetate, washed with aqueous NH₄Cl,brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated underreduced pressure to provide the title compound without furtherpurification.

EXAMPLE 61C 4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0763] The crude product from Example 61B in anhydrous DMF (40 mL) wastreated with K₂CO₃ (15.5 g, 112 mmoles) and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde (4.82mL, 44.9 mmoles). The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at 100° C.After cooling to room temperature, the reaction mixture was diluted withethyl acetate. The mixture was washed with H₂O (2×), brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,8% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to provide the title compound (5.75 g, 60%).

EXAMPLE 61DN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0764] The product from Example 61C and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as described in Example 6A to provide the title compound (7.20g, 82%).

EXAMPLE 61EN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0765] The product from Example 61D and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound

EXAMPLE 61F3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0766] The product from Example 61E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z 439 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 61GN-benzyl-N-{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0767] The product from Example 61F (0.100 g, 0.227 mmoles), polystyrenesupported triphenylphosphine (0.151 g, 0.454 mmoles, 3 mmoles P/gresin), and di-t-butylazodicarboxylate (0.079 g, 0.341 mmoles) in THF (2mL) were treated with 2-methoxyethanol (0.022 g, 0.284 mmoles). Thereaction mixture was shaken overnight at room temperature. The mixturewas diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure toprovide the title compound without further purification.

EXAMPLE 61HN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0768] The crude product from Example 61G was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.25 (m, 6H), 7.15 (m, 4H), 6.95 (dd, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.66 (ddd,1H), 6.57 (ddd, 1H), 6.52 (t, 1H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s,2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.75 (m, 2H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 62(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 62Aethyl[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0769] The product from Example 61F (1.29 g, 2.93 mmoles),triphenylphophine (1.54 g, 5.86 mmoles), and di-t-butylazodicarboxylate(1.01 g, 4.40 mmoles) in anhydrous THF (6 mL) were treated with ethylglycolate (0.35 mL, 3.66 mmoles). The reaction was stirred overnight atroom temperature. The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washedwith H₂O, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by chromatography on apre-packed Biotage silica gel column (hexanes to 10% ethylacetate:hexanes) to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 62Bethyl(3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxv)phenoxy)acetate

[0770] The product from Example 62A was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 575(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 62C(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0771] The product from Example 62B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25(m, 7H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.05 (m, 3 H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.69 (dd, 1H), 6.65(m, 2H), 6.51 (t, 1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 2.92(s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 634-4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy{-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 63A 3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

[0772] p-Toluenesulfonylchloride (2.14 g, 11.2 mmoles) was added to asolution of 4-bromoresorcinol (2.12 g, 11.2 mmoles) and K₂CO₃ (10.0 g,72.4 mmoles) in acetone (150 mL). The reaction was heated to 60° C.overnight, treated with allyl bromide (2.6 mL, 30.3 mmoles), and heatedto 60° C. for 24 h (according to Bos, M. E.; Wulff, W. D.; Miller, R.A.; Chamberlin, S.; Brandvoid, T. A. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1991, 113, 9293).The reaction was cooled to room temperature, quenched with aqueousNH₄Cl, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude products werediluted with diethyl ether, extracted with H₂O, washed with brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography on a prepacked Biotage colum (hexane to4:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to provide the title compound(3.50 g, 81%) as a clear colorless oil.

EXAMPLE 63B 3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenol

[0773] Potassium Hydroxide (11.2 g, 200 mmoles) was added to a solutionof the product from Example 63A (3.5 g, 9.14 mmoles) in EtOH (180 mL)and H₂O (180 mL). The reaction was heated to 90° C. for 2 hours, cooledto room temperature, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on a prepacked Biotagecolum (hexane to 4:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to provide thetitle compound (1.76 g, 84%).

EXAMPLE 63C 4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0774] 4-Flurorbenzaldehyde (1.15 mL, 10.76 mmoles) was added to asolution of the product from Example 63B (1.76 g, 7.69 mmoles) and K₂CO₃(3.19 g, 23.1 mmoles) in DMF (7.7 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedto 100° C. for 14 h and was cooled to room temperature The crudeproducts were diluted with diethyl ether, extracted with sat. NH₄Cl,extracted with H₂O (2×), rinsed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on a prepacked Biotage colum (hexane to 4:1 hexane:ethylacetate) on silica gel to provide the title compound (2.13 g, 83%) as awhite solid.

EXAMPLE 63DN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0775] The product from example 63C was processed as described inExample 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 63EN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenoxy]benzyl}-N-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0776] The product from example 63D and benzylbromide were processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 63F5-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-2-bromophenol

[0777] The product from example 63E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 63GN-benzyl-N-{4-[4-bromo-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0778] The product from example 63F was processed as described inExample 62A substituting 2-methoxyethanol for ethyl glycolate to providethe title compound.

EXAMPLE 63HN-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-bromo-3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0779] The product from Example 63G was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 6314-[4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]butanoicAcid

[0780] The product from Example 63H was processed as described inExamples 49 and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.08-7.34 (m, 10H), 7.04 (d, 1H), 6.97 (d, 1H), 6.86 (d, 2H),6.47 (m, 2H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.01 (t, 2H),3.74 (t, 2H), 3.44 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.66 (t, 2H), 2.37 (t, 2H),2.28 (s, 3H), 1.93 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 633 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 64 ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoateEXAMPLE 64A 4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzaldehyde

[0781] 4-bromophenol was processed as described in Example 63C toprovide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 64B N-[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0782] The product from Example 64A was processed as described inExample 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 64CN-benzyl-N-[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0783] The product from Example 64B and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 64DN-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0784] The product from Example 64C was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 64E ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoate

[0785] The product from Example 64C was processed as described inExample 49 with 4-ethoxycarbonylbutylzincbromide to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.25 (m, 8H), 7.13 (m, 4H), 6.90 (m,4H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.13 (dd, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s,3H), 2.63 (t, 2H), 2.32 (t, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.86-2.08 (m, 2H), 1.26(t, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 587 (M+W+).

EXAMPLE 65N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hvdroxypropyl)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 65AN-[4-(allyloxy)benzyl]-N-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0786] The product from Example 19A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 389(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 65B 4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenol

[0787] The product from Example 65A was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 65CN-benzyl-N-[4-(3-bromophenoxy)benzyl]-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0788] The product from Example 65B and 3-bromophenylboronic acid wereprocessed as described in Example 48A to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 504 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 65D N-3-benzyl[4-(3-bromophenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0789] The product from Example 65C was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 65E ethyl3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoate

[0790] The product from Example 65D and 3-ethoxy-3-oxopropylzinc bromide(purchased from Aldrich) were processed as described in Example 49 toprovide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 65FN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0791] The product from Example 65E was processed as described inExample 38A to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.25 (m, 7H), 7.15 (m, 3H), 6.94 (t, 2H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.82 (d, 1H),6.79 (d, 1H), 6.24 (s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H),3.66 (t, 2H),2.93 (s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 1.35 (br.s, 1H);MS (ESI+) m/z 531 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 66 methyl4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoateEXAMPLE 66A methyl4-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy}benzoate

[0792] The product from Example 65B (0.4618 g, 1.33 mmoles),methyl-4-bromobenzoate (0.5707 g, 2.65 mmoles), K₃PO₄ (0.5634 g, 2.65mmoles), Pd(OAc)₂ (0.0238 g, 0.106 mmoles), and2-(di-tert-butylphosphino)biphenyl (0.0475 g, 0.159 mmoles) was treatedwith toluene (3.9 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere. The resulting redsolution was degassed, stirred for 10 min, and heated to 100° C.overnight. The black solution was diluted with diethyl ether, extractedwith sat. NH₄Cl and sat. NaCl, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (10:1to 4:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) on silica gel to provide the title compound(0.5904 g, 92%) as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 66B methyl4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate

[0793] The product from Example 66B was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.83-8.11 (m, 2H), 7.03-7.42 (m, 9H), 6.92 (m, 5H), 6.15 (s,1H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s,3H); MS (ESI) m/z 531 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 67 methyl3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoateEXAMPLE 67A methyl4-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl]phenoxy}benzoate

[0794] The product from Example 33A and methyl-3-bromobenzoate wereprocessed as described in Example 52A to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 519 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 67B methyl3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate

[0795] The product from Example 67A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.74 (dt, 1H), 7.45 (m, 1H), 7.40 (t, 1H), 7.25 (m, 2H), 7.15 (m, 4H),7.05 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 6.75 (m, 2H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 4.18 (s, 2H),4.12 (s, 2H), 3.91 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z567 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 68 ethylN-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoyl)-beta-alaninateEXAMPLE 68A methyl4-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)benzoate

[0796] The product from Example 33A and methyl-4-bromobenzoate wereprocessed as described in Example 52A to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 519 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 68B methyl4-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)benzoate

[0797] The product from Example 68A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 567(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 68C4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoicAcid

[0798] The product from Example 68B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 68D ethylN-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoyl)-beta-alaninate

[0799] The product from Example 68C (0.050 g, 0.096 mmoles),1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (0.015 g, 0.109 mmoles), and1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (0.021 g,0.109 mmoles) in DMF (1.5 rnL) were treated with O-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride (0.121 g, 0.136 mmoles) and triethylamine (0.025 mL, 0.181mmoles). The reaction mixture was shaken at room temperature overnight.The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O, saturatedaqueous NaHCO₃ (2×), 1N H₃PO₄ (2×), and brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered,and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in H₂O) ona YMC ODS Guardpak column to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.73 (d, 2H), 7.25 (m, 2H), 7.15 (m, 2H), 6.95 (m, 6H),6.75 (m, 2H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 4.18 (q, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H),3.73 (dd, 2H), 2.96 (s, 3H), 2.65 (t, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, 3H);MS (ESI+) m/z 652 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 69N-{3-[benzyl(4-[3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 69AN-benzyl-N-(4-{3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0800] The product from Example 61F and di(ethylene glycol) methyl etherwere processed as described in Example 61G to provide the titlecompound.

EXAMPLE 69BN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0801] The product from Example was processed as described in Examples6C and D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25(m, 6H), 7.15 (m, 4H), 6.93 (dd, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.64 (ddd, 1H), 6.57(ddd, 1H), 6.51 (t, 1H), 6.19 (s, 1H), 4.10 (m, 4H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.85(m, 2H), 3.70 (m, 2H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.32(s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 591 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 70N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]acetamideEXAMPLE 70A2-{3-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]propyl}-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione

[0802] The product from Example 61F and N-(3-hydroxypropyl)phthalimidewere processed as described in Example 61G to provide the titlecompound.

EXAMPLE 70BN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[3-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)propoxylphenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0803] The product from Example 70A was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 676(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 70CN-{3-[{4-[3-(3-aminopropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0804] The product from Example 70B (0.323 g, 0.479 mmoles) in EtOH (5mL) was treated with hydrazine hydrate (0.15 mL, 4.79 mmoles). Thereaction was heated overnight at 60C. Reaction mixture concentratedunder reduced pressure, and residue dissolved in ethyl acetate. Themixture was washed with H₂O (2×), brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, andthe filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography (silica gel, 10% to 20% MeOH:CHCl₃) toprovide the title compound (0.160 g, 61%). MS (ESI+) m/z 546 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 70DN-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]acetamide

[0805] The product from Example 70C (0.028 g, 0.0514 mmoles) in CH2Cl2(1 mL) was treated with acetic anhydride (0.0060 niL, 0.0617 mmmoles)and stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was purified by preparative HPLC(CH₃CN:0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10-7.30 (m, 10H), 6.96 (d, 1H), 6.89 (d,2H), 6.60 (m, 2H), 6.44 (t, 1H), 6.29 (s, 1H), 5.85 (br.s, 1H), 4.09 (s,2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.98 (t, 2H), 3.44 (dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,3H), 1.98 (s, 3H), 1.90-2.10 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) mn/z 588 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 71N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]methanesulfonamide

[0806] The product from Example 70C was processed as described inExamples 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.25 (m, 8H), 7.15 (m, 3H), 6.85 (d, 2H), 6.65 (m, 2H), 6.42 (s, 1H),6.39 (t, 1H), 4.65 (br.s, 1H), 4.48 (s, 2H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 4.01 (t, 2H),3.35 (m, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.09 (s, 3H), 2.05 (m, 2H); MS(ESI−) m/z 622 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 72N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[3-(dimethylamino)propoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 72AN-benzyl-N-{4-[3-(3-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}propoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0807] The product from Example 61F and1-t-butyldimethylsilyloxypropan-3-ol were processed as in Example 61G toprovide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 72BN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}propoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0808] The product from Example 72A was processed as in Example 6C and Dto provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 661 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 72CN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hydroxypropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0809] The product from Example 72B(0.368 g, 0.558 mmoles) in anhydrousTBF (2 mL) was treated with 1.0 M tetrabutylammonium fluoride (0.67 mL,0.669 mmoles) and mixed overnight at room temperature. Reaction dilutedwith ethyl acetate, washed with saturated NH4Cl, H₂O, and brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressureto provide the title compound without further purification.

EXAMPLE 72DN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-bromopropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0810] The crude product from Example 72C and triphenylphosphine (0.730g, 2.78 mmoles) in anhydrous DMF (5 mnL) at 0° C. were treated withN-bromosuccinimide (0.396 g, 2.24 mmoles). Reaction mixed at 0° C. for30 minutes. Reaction diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O (2×),brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography(silica gel, 30% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to provide the title compound(0.214 g, 63%). MS (ESI+) m/z 609 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 72EN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[3-(dimethylamino)propoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0811] The product from Example 72D in anhydrous THF (1 mL) was treatedwith 2.0 M dimethylamine (1.0 mL, 1.97 mmoles) in THF and heated to 70°C. overnight. Reaction mixture concentrated under reduced pressure andthe residue was purified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% trifluoroaceticacid in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10-7.30 (m, 11H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.72 (s,1H), 6.50-6.70 (m, 2H), 6.32 (t, 1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s, 2H), 3.98(t, 2H), 3.30 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.83 (s, 3H), 2.25(m, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 574 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 73N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0812] The product from Example 72D and morpholine were processed asdescribed in Example 72E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.10-7.30 (m, 11H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.63 (d, 1H), 6.55 (m, 2H),6.33 (t, 1H), 4.31 (s, 2H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 4.00 (m, 6H), 3.65 (m, 2H),3.25 (m, 2H), 2.95 (m, 2H),2.85 (s, 3H), 2.25 (m, 2H), 2.17 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 616 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 744-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenyl)butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 74A ethyl4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoate

[0813] The product from Example 48B and 4-ethoxy-4-oxobutylzinc bromide(purchased from Aldrich) were processed as described in Example 49 toprovide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 623 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 74B4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicAcid

[0814] The product from Example 74A was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.40 (m, 8H), 6.85 (m, 6H), 6.16 (d, 1H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 4.20 (s,2H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 2.35 (m, 2H), 1.95 (m,2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 595 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 754-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl]amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]butanamide

[0815] The product from Example 74B and 1-(3-aminoprpyl)-2-pyrrolidinonewere processed as described in Example 68D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.00-7.30 (m, 8H), 6.60-6.90 (m,6H), 6.25 (s, 1H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 3.30-3.50 (m, 4H), 3.20(m, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 2.45 (m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H),1.90-2.10 (m, 6H), 1.65 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 719 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 763-(4-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid EXAMPLE 76A 3-[4-(4-formylphenoxy)phenyl]propanoic acid

[0816] 4-Fluorobenzaldehyde and 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic wereprocessed as described in Example 61C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 76B3-[4-(4-1(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoicAcid

[0817] The product from Example 76A and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as described in Example 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 76C methyl3-[4-(4-{[(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0818] The product from Example 76B (9.78 g, 24.1 mmoles) in MeOH (24mL) was treated with concentrated H₂SO₄ (1 mL) and heated at refluxovernight. Reaction cooled and quenched with saturated NaHCO₃. Reactionmixture diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O, brine, dried(Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography (silica gel,20% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z419 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 76D methyl3-[4-(4-{[(2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0819] The product from Example 76C and 2-bromobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 76E methyl3-(4-(4-(((2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenyl)propanoate

[0820] The product from Example 76D was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 76F3-(4-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid

[0821] The product from Example 76E was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.49(dd, 2H), 7.10-7.30 (m, 6H), 7.05 (m, 3H), 6.85 (m, 4H), 6.18 (s, 1H),4.33 (s, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 2.95 (m, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H),2.22 (s, 3H); ); MS (ESI+) m/z 625 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 77(5-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-bromophenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 77A[5-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-2-bromophenoxy]aceticAcid

[0822] The product from Example 63F and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 77B ethyl(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methylphenoxy)-2-bromophenoxy)acetate

[0823] The product from Example 77A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 77C(5-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-bromophenoxy)aceticAcid

[0824] The product from Example 77D was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.49(d, 1H), 7.40 (d, 2H), 7.25 (m, 7H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 6.80 (d, 2H), 6.68(dd, 1H), 6.59 (d, 1H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.20-4.40 (br.s, 2H), 4.00-4.20(br.s, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.03 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 625 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 784-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoicAcid EXAMPLE 78A2-{2-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione

[0825] The product from Example 61F and N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-phthalimidewere processed as described in Example 62A to provide the titlecompound.

EXAMPLE 78BN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0826] The product from Example 78A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 662(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 78CN-{3-[{4-[3-(2-aminoethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0827] The product from Example 78B was processed as described inExample 70C to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 532 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 78D benzyl4-((2-(3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyleamino)phenyl)amino)methyvl)phenoxy)phenoxy)ethyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoate

[0828] The product from Example 78C and benzyl succinic acid wereprocessed as described in Example 68D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 78E4-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoicAcid

[0829] The product from Example 78D was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 10H), 7.03 (d, 1H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.75 (m, 2H), 6.65(br.s, 1H), 6.29 (s, 1H), 6.21 (t, 1H), 4.10-4.30 (m, 4H), 3.91 (t, 2H),3.65 (m, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.65 (m, 2H), 2.55 (m, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 632 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 795-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoicAcid EXAMPLE 79A benzyl5-((2-(3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenylamino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)ethyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoate

[0830] The product from Example 78C and benzyl glutaric acid wereprocessed as described in Example 68D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 79B5-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoicAcid

[0831] The product from Example 79A was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 10H), 7.04 (d, 1H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.75 (br.s, 1H), 6.65(m, 2H), 6.37 (s, 1H), 6.05 (m, 1H), 4.10-4.30 (m, 4H), 3.95 (t, 2H),3.63 (dd, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.41 (t, 2H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H),1.95 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 80N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]acetamide

[0832] The product from Example 78C was processed as described inExample 70D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 11H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.55 (m, 2H), 6.40 (s,1H), 5.95 (br.s, 1H), 4.00-4.30 (m, 4H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 3.65 (m, 2H),2.88 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 2.00 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 574 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 81N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]methanesulfonamide

[0833] The product from Example 78C was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.40 (m, 10H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.60 (m, 2H), 6.39 (tlH), 6.30 (s, 1H), 4.85 (br.s, 1H), 4.10-4.40 (m, 4H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.52(dd, 2H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.23 (s, 3H); MS OESI+) m/z 610(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 82 methyl2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethylcarbamate

[0834] The product from Example 78C (0.050 g, 0.0942 mmoles) inanhydrous THF (1 mL) was treated with methyl chloroformate (0.009 mL,0.113 mmoles) and mixed overnight at room temperature. Reaction mixtureconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bypreparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% trifluoroacetic acid in H₂O) on a YMC ODSGuardpak column to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (mn, 10H), 6.95 (in, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.55 (m, 2H), 6.43 (s,1H), 6.26 (d, 1H), 5.15 (br.s, 1H), 4.00-4.20 (m, 4H), 3.96 (t, 2H),3.68 (s, 3H), 3.55 (in, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z590 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 83(3-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyllphenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 83A3-(4-{[(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0835] The product from Example 61D was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 83B ethyl[3-(4-{[(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0836] The product from Example 83A was processed as described inExample 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 83C ethyl[3-(4-{[(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0837] The product from Example 83B and 4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl bromidewere processed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 83D ethyl(3-(4-(((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methvl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[0838] The product from Example 83C was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 83E(3-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0839] The product from Example 83D was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10(d, 2H), 7.10-7.30 (m, 5H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.60-6.80 (m,3H), 6.48 (t, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.25 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 2.89 (s,3H), 2.12 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 599 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 843-(4-{4-[((2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenyl)propanoicAcid EXAMPLE 84A methyl3-[4-(4-{[(2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0840] The product from Example 76C and 2-fluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 84B methyl3-(4-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenyl)propanoate

[0841] The product from Example 84A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 84C3-(4-{4-[((2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid

[0842] The product from Example 84B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 8H), 7.00 (m, 3H), 6.85 (m, 4H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 4.22 (s,2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 2.94 (t, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.68 (t, 2H), 2.27 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 563 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 853-(4-{4-[((4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxylphenyl)propanoicAcid EXAMPLE 85A methyl3-[4-(4-{[(4-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0843] The product from Example 76C and 4-fluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 85B methyl3-(4-(4-(((4-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenyl)propanoate

[0844] The product from Example 85A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 85C3-(4-{4-[((4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid

[0845] The product from Example 85B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 8H), 6.80-7.00 (m, 7H), 6.26 (s, 1H), 4.10-4.30 (m, 4H),2.94 (t, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.68 (t, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z563 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 863-(4-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid EXAMPLE 86A methyl3-[4-(4-{[(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0846] The product from Example 76C and 4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl bromidewere processed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 86B methyl3-(4-(4-(((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenyl)propanoate

[0847] The product from Example 86A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 86C3-(4-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid

[0848] The product from Example 86B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.30 (m, 7H), 6.95 (m, 3H), 6.85 (m, 4H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 4.21 (s,2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 2.95 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.68 (t, 2H), 2.27 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 87(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-ethyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 87AN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(3-nitro-2-vinylphenyl)amine

[0849] The product from Example 44B and the product from Example 61Cwere processed as in Example 6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 87BN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(3-nitro-2-vinylphenyl)amine

[0850] The product from Example 87A and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 529 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 87C3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(3-nitro-2-vinylphenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0851] The product from Example 87B was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 87D[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(3-nitro-2-vinylphenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]aceticAcid

[0852] The product from Example 87C was processed as described inExample 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 575 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 87E[3-(4-{[(3-amino-2-ethylphenyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]aceticacid

[0853] The product from Example 87D (0.045 g, 0.0784 mmoles) in 1:1ethyl acetate/TBF (4 mL) was added to a degassed flask charged with 10%palladium on carbon catalyst (0.050 g). Reaction mixture was degassedagain and stirred vigorously at room temperature under an atmosphere ofhydrogen for one hour. The reaction mixture was filtered through a padof celite, and filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to providethe title compound with no further purification (0.035 g, 82%). MS(ESI+) m/z 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 87F ethyl(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-ethyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[0854] The product from Example 87E was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 87G(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-ethyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0855] The product from Example 87F was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20(m, 2H), 7.20-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.75 (m, 2H),6.65 (m, 2H), 6.59 (s, 1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 4.24 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.62 (q, 2H), 0.91 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 88(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]benzoyl}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 88A4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]benzoicAcid

[0856] The product from Example 6D was processed as described in Example50 to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 88B4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]-N-methoxy-N-methylbenzamide

[0857] The product from Example 88A and N, O-dimethylhydroxylaminehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 68D to provide thetitle compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 468 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 88C 1-(allyloxy)-3-bromobenzene

[0858] 3-Bromophenol (10.0 g, 57.8 mmoles) in anhydrous DMF (60 mL) wastreated with K₂CO₃ (24.0 g, 173 mmoles) and allyl iodide (5.81 mL, 63.6mmoles). Reaction stirred overnight at 80° C. Reaction allowed to coolto room temperature and diluted with ethyl acetate. The mixture waswashed with H₂O (2×), brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrateconcentrated under reduced pressure to provide the title compound withno further purification.

EXAMPLE 88DN-{3-[{4-[3-(allyloxy)benzoyl]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0859] The product from Example 88C (0.983 g, 3.80 mmoles) in anhydrousTHF (10 mL) at −78° C. was treated dropwise with 1.7 M t-butyllithium(4.46 niL, 7.59 mmoles). Reaction stirred 30 minutes at −78° C. and wasthen treated with the product from Example 88B (1.00 g, 1.90 mmoles.Reaction stirred 15 minutes at −78° C. and then allowed to warm to 0° C.Reaction quenched with saturated NH₄Cl and warmed to room temperature.The mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O, brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by chromatography on a pre-packedBiotage silica gel column (30% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to provide thetitle compound (0.369 g, 36%). MS (ESI−) m/z 539 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 88EN-{3-[{4-[3-(allyloxy)benzoyl]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}di-methanesulfonamide

[0860] The product from Example 88D was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 88FN-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-hydroxybenzoyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)di-methanesulfonamide

[0861] The product from Example 88E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 88G ethyl(3-(4-((benzyl(3-(bis(methylsulfonyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)amino)methyl)benzoyl)phenoxy)acetate

[0862] The product from Example 88F and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z665 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 88H(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]benzoyl}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0863] The product from Example 88G was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.65(d, 2H), 7.45 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.04 (d, 1H), 6.50 (s, 1H),4.69 (s, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.01 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 559 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 89(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methylphenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 89A 3-(allyloxy)-5-methylphenol

[0864] Orcinol and allyl iodide were processed as described in Example88C to provide the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z 165 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 89B 4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methylphenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0865] The product from Example 89A and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z269 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 89CN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methylphenoxylbenzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0866] The product from Example 89B and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z403 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 89DN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methylphenoxylbenzyl}-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0867] The product from Example 89C and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 89E3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methylphenol

[0868] The product from Example 89D was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 89F ethyl[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methylphenoxy]acetate

[0869] The product from Example 89E and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 89G ethyl(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-5-methylphenoxy)acetate

[0870] The product from Example 89F was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 89H(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methylphenoxy)aceticAcid

[0871] The product from Example 89G was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.15(m, 3H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.01 (dd, 1H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.75 (m, 2H), 6.61(s, 1H), 6.48 (d, 2H), 6.28 (t, 1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 597(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 90(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methoxyphenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 90A 3-(allyloxy)-5-methoxyphenol

[0872] 5-Methoxyresorcinol and allyl iodide were processed as describedin Example 88C to provide the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z 181 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 90B 4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methoxyphenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0873] The product from Example 90A and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z285 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 90CN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methoxyphenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0874] The product from Example 90B and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z419 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 90DN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-5-methoxyphenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0875] The product from Example 90C and 2A4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(APCI+) m/z 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 90E3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methoxyphenol

[0876] The product from Example 90D was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 90F ethyl[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methoxyphenoxy]acetate

[0877] The product from Example 90E and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z593 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 90G ethyl(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-5-methoxyphenoxy)acetate

[0878] The product from Example 90F was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 90H(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methoxyphenoxy)aceticAcid

[0879] The product from Example 90G was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25(m, 2H), 7.16 (t, 1H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.05 (d, 1H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.75(m, 2H), 6.64 (s, 1H), 6.20 (m, 2H), 6.03 (t, 1H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 4.21(s, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 613 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 91(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 91A 3-(allyloxy)-4-chlorophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

[0880] 4-Chlororesorcinol was processed as described in Example 63A.

EXAMPLE 91B 3-(allyloxy)-4-chlorophenol

[0881] The product from Example 91A was processed as described inExample 63B.

EXAMPLE 91C 4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-chlorohenoxy]benzaldehyde

[0882] The product from Example 91B and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z289 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 91DN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-chlorophenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0883] The product from Example 91C and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z423 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 91EN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)-4-chlorophenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0884] The product from Example 91D and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 91F2-chloro-5-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0885] The product from Example 91E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 91G ethyl[2-chloro-5-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0886] The product from Example 91F and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 91H ethyl(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[0887] The product from Example 91G was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 91I(2-chloro-5-{4-r((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0888] The product from Example 91H was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.32(d, 2H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.20 (m, 2H), 6.96 (d, 2H), 6.81 (d, 2H), 6.77(s, 1H), 6.75 (m, 1H), 6.62 (d, 1H), 4.65 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 3.98(s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 1.97 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 617 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 921-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicAcid EXAMPLE 92AN-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-N-(4-{3-[2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amine

[0889] The product from Example 61F and2-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yloxy)ethanol (purchased from Fluka) wereprocessed as described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 92B2-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]ethanol

[0890] The product from Example 92A (0.480 g, 0.845 mmoles) in EtOH (2.0mL) was treated with pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate (0.0106 g, 0.0422mmoles) and heated at 55° C. for four hours. The reaction was dilutedwith ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered,and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by chromatography on a pre-packed Biotage silica gel column(hexanes to 50% ethyl acetate:hexanes) to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 92C2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethylmethanesulfonate

[0891] The product from Example 92B was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 611(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 92D ethyl1-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-2-carboxylate

[0892] The product from Example 92C (0.057 g, 0.0934 mmoles) inanhydrous DMF (1.0 mL) was treated with ethyl pipecolinate (0.072 mL,0.467 mmoles) and heated at 80° C. overnight. The reaction was dilutedwith ethyl acetate, washed with H₂O (2×), brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure.

EXAMPLE 92E1-[2-(3-[4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicAcid

[0893] The product from Example 92D was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) δ 8.97(s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 7H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.98 (d, 2H), 6.93(d, 2H), 6.75 (dd, 1H), 6.62 (t, 1H), 6.56 (dd, 1H), 4.35 (m, 2H), 4.07(s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.65 (m, 2H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 3.25 (m, 1H), 2.92(s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 1.50-1.80 (m, 5H); MS (ESI+) m/z644 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 93N-{3-[benzyl(4-[3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 93A tert-butyl 3-1[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]methyl}pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[0894] N-t-butylcarbonyl-3-hydroxymethylpyrrolidine (0.220 g, 1.09mmoles) and triethylamine (0.168 mL, 1.20 mmoles) in anhydrous CH₂Cl₂ at−10° C. were treated dropwise with methanesulfonyl chloride (0.093 mL,1.20 mmoles). Reaction stirred one hour at 0° C. and overnight at roomtemperature. Reaction diluted with Na₂CO₃ and extracted with CH₂Cl₂(2×). Combined extracts were washed with H₂O, brine, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure toprovide the title compound with no further purification. MS (DCI) m/z280 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 93B tert-butyl3-{[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]methyl}pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[0895] The product from Example 93A and Example 61F were processed asdescribed in Example 60F MS (ESI+) m/z 624 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 93C tert-butyl3-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)methyl]pyrrolidine-1-carboxylate

[0896] The product from Example 93B was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 93DN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pyrrolidin-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0897] The product from Example 93C (0.108 g, 0.161 mmoles) was treatedwith 4 N HCl (2.0 mL/8.00 mmoles) in dioxane and stirred at roomtemperature for one hour. Reaction quenched with saturated NaHCO₃ andextracted with CH₂Cl₂. Extracts dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and thefiltrate concentrated under reduced pressure to provide the titlecompound with no further purification.

EXAMPLE 93EN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxylphenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0898] The product from Example 93D (0.030 g, 0.0525 mmoles) in 1:1CH₃CN/MeOH (2 mL) was treated with 37% aqueous formaldehyde (0.020 mL,0.263 mmoles) and sodium cyanoborohydride (0.008 g, 0.131mmoles).Reaction mixed overnight at room temperature. Reaction quenchedwith two drops acetic acid and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1% TRIFLUOROACETICACID in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 7H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.05(m, 1H), 6.97 (d, 2H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 6.70 (m, 1H), 6.56 (dd, 1H), 6.53(dd, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.80 (m, 1H),3.30-3.50 (m, 1H), 3.00-3.20 (m, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.80 (m, 5H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.00-2.30 (m, 1H), 1.80 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 586 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 94N-{3-[(4-{3-[(1-acetylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0899] The product from Example 93D was processed as described inExample 70D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ(rotamer) 7.11 (d, 1H), 7.10-7.30 (m, 8H), 6.95 (m, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H),6.65 (m, 1H), 6.60 (m, 2H), 6.52 (6.45) (t, 1H), 6.35 (6.22) (s, 1H),4.08 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.80-4.00 (m, 2H), 3.50-3.80 (m, 2H),3.30-3.50 (m, 2H), 2.94 (2.92) (s, 3H), 2.70 (m, 1H), 2.33 (2.32) (s,3H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 1.80 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 614 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 95(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 95A ethyl[4-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0900] The product from Example 60E and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z527 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 95B ethyl(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[0901] The product from Example 95A was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) In/z 575(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 95C(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0902] The product from Example 95B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (400 WHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25(mn, 6H), 7.15 (mn, 3H), 6.95 (mn, 5H), 6.83 (d, 2H), 6.29 (s, 1H), 4.66(s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 547 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 964-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoicAcid

[0903] The product from Example 52 was processed as described in Example50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.91-8.22(m, 2H), 7.06-7.37 (m, 9H), 6.94 (m, 5H), 6.21 (s, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H),4.07 (s, 2H), 3.85 (br s, 1H), 2.97 (s, 3H), 2.37 (s, 5H); MS (ESI) m/z517 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 97N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 97AN-benzyl-N-{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0904] The product from Example 65B and methoxymethyl-4-bromophenylether was processed as described in Example 66A to provide the titlecompound.

EXAMPLE 97B N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0905] The product from Example 97A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. lH NMR (300 M , CDCL3)δ 7.07-7.34 (m, 10H), 6.92 (m, 3H), 6.77 (ddd, 1H), 6.66 (t, 1H), 6.61(ddd, 1H), 6.15 (s, 1H), 5.14 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 3.47(s, 3H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 533 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 98 benzyl3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoateEXAMPLE 98A3-[4-(4-{[(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoicAcid

[0906] A solution of 4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid (4.02 g, 24.2mmoles), 4-fluorobenzaldehye (3.63 mL, 33.9 mmoles), and K₂CO₃ (6.69 g,48.4 mmoles) in DMF (24.2 mL) was heated to 100° C. for 48 h. The crudeproducts were diluted with H₂O, washed with diethyl ether, acidifiedwith 3N HCl, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with H₂O (2×), rinsed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated under reduced pressure to yield crude aldehyde. The titlecompound was prepared as described in Example 6A using the crudealdehyde.

EXAMPLE 98B benzyl3-[4-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]propanoate

[0907] The product from example 98A and benzyl bromide were processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 98C benzyl3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoate

[0908] The product from Example 98B was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL3) δ 7.02-7.45 (m, 16H), 6.88 (m, 5H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 5.11 (s, 2H),4.04 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.95 (t, 2H), 2.67 (t2H), 2.34(s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 634 (M +).

EXAMPLE 99N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy[benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0909] The product from Example 98C was processed as described inExample 38A to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.19 (m, 12H), 6.90 (m, 4H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 3.93-4.24 (br.s, 4H), 3.69(t, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.69 (m, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 1.25(m, 1H); MS (ESI) m/z 531 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1004-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicAcid

[0910] The product from Example 64E was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.08-7.31 (m, 11H), 6.89 (m, 5H), 6.19 (s, 1H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s,2H), 3.48 (dd, 1H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.66 (t, 2H), 2.38 (t, 2H), 2.33 (s,3H), 1.96 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 559 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 101N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydroxybutyl)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0911] The product from Example 64E was processed as described inExample 38A to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.26 (m, 7H), 7.11 (m, 5H), 6.86 (m, 4H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.25-4.49 (m,6H), 3.41-3.80 (m, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.63 (m, 2H), 2.14 (s, 3H),1.53-1.90 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 545 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 102N-{3-[(3-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0912] The product from Example 26A and 3-bromobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.34 (m, 4H), 7.22 (m, 1H), 7.12 (m, 5H), 6.99(m, 2H), 6.90 (m, 4H), 6.12 (s, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.96(s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 553 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 103N-{3-[(4-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0913] The product from Example 26A and 4-bromobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) o 6.80-7.46 (m, 16H), 6.12 (s, 1H), 4.01 (s,4H), 2.96 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 553 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 104N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]glycineEXAMPLE 104A3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicAcid

[0914] The product from Example 64D was processed as described inExamples 49 and 50 to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 104BN-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]glycine

[0915] A solution of the product from Example 104A (0.065 g, 0.119mmoles), glycine methyl ester hydrochloride (0.0300 g, 0.24 mmoles), anddiisopropylethylamine (0.042 mL, 0.24 mmoles) in DMF (0.3 mL) wastreated with EDAC (0.032 g, 0.167 mmoles) and HOBT (0.0225 g, 0.167mmoles). The resulting mixture was shaken for 12 h. The crude productswere diluted with diethyl ether, extracted with sat. NH₄Cl, extractedwith H₂O (2×), rinsed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography onsilica gel. The product was dissolved in EtOH (0.5 mL) and THF (0.5 mL)and treated with 2N NaOH (1.0 mL) for 4 h. The resulting mixture waspoured into 3N HCl and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×). The combinedorganics were rinsed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated underreduced pressure. Purification by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:0.1%trifluoroacetic acid in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column yielded thetitle compound (0.0625g, 87%) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.18 (t, 1H), 7.23 (m, 9H), 7.00 (m, 3H), 6.86(m, 4H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 3.73 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.79(t, 2H), 2.40 (m, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 602 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 105N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-beta-alanine

[0916] The product from Example 104A and β-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.90 (t, 1H),7.14-7.34 (m, 8H), 7.01 (m, 4H), 6.87 (d, 4H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s,2H), 7.71 (br s, 1H), 3.22 (dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.77 (t, 2H), 2.34(m, 7H); MS (APCI) m/z 616 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1064-{[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[0917] The product from Example 104A and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.80 (m, 1H),7.14-7.35 (m, 8H), 6.92-7.13 (m, 4H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 3.96-4.29 (m, 4H),2.96-3.16 (m, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.76 (m, 2H), 2.09-2.47 (m, 7H),1.49-1.69 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 630 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 107N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]glycine

[0918] The product from Example 100 was processed as described inExample 104B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 8.13 (t, 1H), 7.13-7.34 (m, 8H), 7.01 (m, 4H), 6.89 (m,4H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 3.72 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.55 (t,2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.14 (t, 2H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.80 (m, 2H); MS (ESI)m/z 616 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 108N-[4-(4-{4-1(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-beta-alanine

[0919] The product from Example 100 and β-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.88 (br.s,1H), 7.12-7.35 (m, 8H), 7.02 (m, 4H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 4.04 (m, 4H), 3.22(m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.37 (m, 5H), 2.05 (m, 2H), 1.76(m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 630 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1094-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxyl}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[0920] The product from Example 100 and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.80 (br.s,1H), 7.13-7.33 (m, 8H), 7.01 (m, 4H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 3.94-4.16 (m, 4H),3.06 (m, 4H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 2H), 2.20 (m, 2H), 2.07 (m, 2H),1.79 (m, 2H), 1.61 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 644 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 110(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 110A ethyl[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]acetate

[0921] The product from Example 83B and 2,4 difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 110B(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[0922] The product from Example 110A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL3) δ 7.02-7.38 (m, 7H), 6.59-7.00 (m, 7H), 6.47 (m, 1H), 4.62 (s,3H), 4.21-4.42 (br.s, 2H), 4.15 (br.s, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.68-3.05(br.s, 1H), 2.10 (s, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 583 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1112-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propanoicAcid EXAMPLE 111A butyl2-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]propanoate

[0923] The product from Example 61F and butyl lactate was processed asdescribed in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 111B2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propanoicAcid

[0924] The product from Example 111A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.61 (m, 1H),6.50 (ddd, 1H), 6.44 (t, 1H), 4.79 (q, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H),3.92 (br.s, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.46 (d, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z561 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 112N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 112A3-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

[0925] The product from Example 61F and α-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone wereprocessed as described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 112BN-{3-fbenzyl(4-13-[(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)oxylphenoxylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0926] The product from Example 112A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.13-7.34 (m, 8H), 6.89-7.12 (m, 5H), 6.80 (dd,1H), 6.66 (t, 1H), 6.56 (ddd, 1H), 5.32 (dd, 1H), 4.41 (td, 1H), 4.25(m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.73 (m, 1H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.23 (m, 1H); MS (ESI) m/z 573 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1132-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-4-hydroxybutanoicAcid

[0927] The product from Example 112B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 6H), 6.88-7.13 (m, 5H), 6.81 (m, 1H), 6.41-6.70(m, 6H), 5.32 (m, 1H), 4.73 (m, 1H), 4.41 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03(s, 2H), 3.54 (m, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.82-2.04 (m, 1H); MS(ESI) m/z 591 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1142-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide

[0928] The product from Example 62C and 1-(3-aminopropyl)-2-pyrolidinonewas processed as described in Example 68D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.07 (m, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H),6.85-7.06 (m, 4H), 6.45-6.79 (m, 4H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 2.99-3.39 (m, 6H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.17 (m, 2H),1.87 (m, 2H), 1.56 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 671 (M+H+).

EXAMPLE 115N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 115A ethyl3-[3-(4-{benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino}methylphenoxy)phenoxy]propanoate

[0929] The product from Example 61F and ethyl 3-bromopropionate wasprocessed as described in Example 33B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 115BN-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0930] The product from Example 115A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.54 (br.s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 6.87-7.33 (m, 13H), 6.51 (ddd,1H), 6.37 (m, 1H), 6.32 (t, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s,3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 489 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1164-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 116A ethyl4-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]butanoate

[0931] A solution of the product from Example 61F (0.1000 g, 0.227mmoles) in DMF (0.57 mL) was treated with NaH (0.0109 g, 0.27 mmoles,60% dispersion). After 15 min, ethyl 4-bromobutyrate (0.039 mL, 0.27mmoles) was added and the reaction was stirred overnight. The crudeproducts were diluted with diethyl ether, washed with sat. NH₄Cl,extracted with H₂O (2×), washed with brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel (hexane to 7:1 hexane:ethyl acetate) toprovide the title compound as a yellow oil.

EXAMPLE 116B4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicAcid

[0932] The product from Example 116A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.68 (dd, 1H),6.49 (m, 2H),4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 3.33-3.61 (br.s,1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.35 (t, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H); MS (ESI)m/z 575 (M+H⁺).

[0933] EXAMPLE 117

5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxyl}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid EXAMPLE 117A ethyl5-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]pentanoate

[0934] The product from Example 61F and ethyl 5-bromovalerate wereprocessed as described in Example 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 117B5-3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid

[0935] The product from Example 117A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 M,CDCL₃) δ 7.06-7.37 (m, 8H), 6.99 (d, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.61 (ddd, 1H),6.50 (m, 2H), 6.45 (t, 2H), 3.99-4.25 (m, 4H), 3.89 (m, 4H), 2.89 (s,3H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.67-1.89 (m, 411); MS (ESI) m/z 589(M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 118N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-N-methylglycine

[0936] The product from Example 104A and sarcosine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.15-7.38 (m,8H), 7.02 (m, 4H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.12 (s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s,2H), 3.99 (s, 1H), 2.99 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.82 (s, 1H), 2.76 (m,2H), 2.62 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 616 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 119N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-N-methylglcine

[0937] The product from Example 100 and sarcosine ethyl esterhydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.12-7.36 (m,8H), 7.02 (m, 4H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 4.08 (s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s,2H), 3.98 (s, 1H), 2.97 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.81 (s, 1H), 2.58 (m,2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.33 (m, 2H), 2.22 (m, 1H), 1.66-1.88 (m, 2H); MS(ESI) m/z 630 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1204-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonYl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 120AN-{4-[3-(allyloxy)phenoxylbenzyl}-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0938] The product from Example 61D and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 120B3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenol

[0939] The product from Example 120A was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 120C ethyl4-[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]butanoate

[0940] The product from Example 120B and ethyl 4-bromobutyrate wereprocessed as described in Example 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 120D4-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicAcid

[0941] The product from Example 120C was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.28 (m, 4H), 6.86-7.19 (m, 7H), 6.69 (m, 1H),6.49 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H),2.38 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.91 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 611 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1215-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid EXAMPLE 121A ethyl5-[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]pentanoate

[0942] The product from Example 120B and ethyl 5-bromovalerate wereprocessed as described in Example 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 121B5-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid

[0943] The product from Example 121A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.28 (m, 4H), 6.85-7.20 (m, 7H), 6.69 (dd, 1H),6.47 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H),2.33 (s, 3H), 2.26 (t, 2H), 1.48-1.81 (m, 4H); MS (ESI) m/z 625 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 122N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-f(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]glycine

[0944] The product from Example 62C was processed as described inExample 104B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 8.37 (t, 1H), 7.13-7.35 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.73(ddd, 1H), 6.60 (t, 1H), 6.54 (ddd, 1H), 4.50 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H),4.03 (s, 2H), 3.79 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS (APCI) Mn/z604 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 123N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-beta-alanine

[0945] The product from Example 62C and O-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.10 (t, 1H),7.24 (m, 8H), 6.99 (m, 5H), 6.71 (m, 1H), 6.55 (m, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H),4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.31 (dd, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.40 (t, 4H),2.07 (s, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 618 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 124N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine

[0946] The product from Example 62C and sarcosine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H),6.89-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.54 (t, 1H), 6.47 (m, 1H), 4.85 (s,1H), 4.70 (s, 1H), 4.14 (s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s,1H), 3.91 (br.s, 2H), 3.01 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 2H), 2.82 (s, 2H), 2.40 (s,2H); MS (APCI) m/z 618 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 1254-{1[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[0947] The product from Example 62C and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.10 (t, 1H),7.24 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.10 (m, 5H), 6.71 (dd, 1H), 6.55 (m, 2H), 4.43 (s,2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.12 (dd, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,3H), 2.18 (t, 2H), 1.63 (m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 632 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 126 ethyl4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate

[0948] The product from Example 116A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.07-7.31 (m, 10H), 6.90 (m, 3H), 6.62 (m, 1H), 6.54 (m, 1H),6.50 (t, 1H), 6.14 (s, 1H),4.13 (q, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H),3.96 (t, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.49 (t, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.08 (m, 2H),1.24 (t, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 603 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 127 ethyl5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoate

[0949] The product from Example 117A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.07-7.31 (m, 10H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.61 (ddd, 1H), 6.54 (ddd,1H), 6.49 (t, 1H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.12 (dd, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s,2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.38 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.80 (m,4H), 1.25 (t, 3H); MS (APCI) m/z 617 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 128N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine

[0950] The product from Example 116B was processed as described inExample 104B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 8.18 (t, 1H), 7.14-7.34 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.68(ddd, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 3.82(br.s, 1H), 3.72 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.27 (t, 2H), 1.91(m, 2H); MS (APCI) m/z 630 (M−H⁻).

EXAMPLE 129N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-f(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine

[0951] The product from Example 116B and (3-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.90 (t, 1H),7.14-7.36 (m, 8H), 6.85-7.12 (m, 5H), 6.67 (ddd, 1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.90 (t, 2H), 3.80 (br.s, 1H), 3.22 (dd, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.35 (t, 2H), 2.19 (t, 2H), 1.76-1.98 (m,2H); MS (APCI) m/z 646 (M+U+).

EXAMPLE 1304-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[0952] The product from Example 116B and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NM (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.83 (t, 1H),7.13-7.34 (m, 8H), 6.87-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.47 (m, 2H),4.27-4.62 (br.s, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.91 (t, 2H), 3.03(dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.19 (t, 4H), 1. 88 (m, 2 H-),1.59 (m, 2H); MS (APCD) i/z 660 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 131N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzy{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine

[0953] The product from Example 117B was processed as described inExample 104B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 8.12 (t, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 6.87-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.68 (m,1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.91 (t, 2H), 3.90-4.23(br.s, 1H), 3.72 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.17 (t, 2H),1.52-1.77 (m, 4H); MS (APCI) m/z 646 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 132N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine

[0954] The product from Example 117B and O-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.86 (t,1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.91 (t, 2H), 3.35 (br.s, 1H), 3.22 (dd, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.35 (t, 2H), 2.09 (t, 2H), 1.50-1.74 (m,4H); MS (APCI) m/z 658 (M−H⁻).

EXAMPLE 1334-{[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[0955] The product from Example 117B and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.79 (t,1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.87-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.68 (dd, 1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.91 (t, 2H), 3.27-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.03 (dd, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.20 (t, 2H), 2.10 (t, 2H), 1.49-1.74 (m,6H); MS (APCI) m/z 674 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 134N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0956] The product from Example 92B was processed as described inExample 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.08 (m, 5H), 6.70 (m, 1H),6.49 (m, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 3.67 (t, 2H),3.35 (br.s, 1H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS (APCD) m/z 533 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 135[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonvl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethoxylaceticAcid EXAMPLE 135Aethyl{2-[3-(4-{[benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenoxy]ethoxy}acetate

[0957] The product from Example 92B and ethyl iodoacetate were processedas described in Example 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 135B[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenox}phenoxy)ethoxy]aceticAcid

[0958] The product from Example 135A was processed as described inExample 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.88-7.09 (m, 5H), 6.70 (m, 1H),6.50 (m, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 1H),3.78 (m, 2H), 3.67 (t, 1H), 3.36 (br.s, 1H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H);MS (APCI) m/z 591 (M+HW).

EXAMPLE 1362,4-dideoxy-6-O-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl]amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-D-erythro-hexonicAcid EXAMPLE 136A tert-butyl2,4-dideoxy-6-O-[3-(4-{[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino]methyl}phenoxy)phenyl]-3,5-O-(1-methvlethylidene)-D-erythro-hexonate

[0959] The product from Example 120B was processed as described inExample 60F to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 136B tert-butyl2,4-dideoxy-6-O-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-erythro-hexonate

[0960] The product from Example 136A was processed as described inExamples 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 136C2,4-dideoxy-6-O-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-D-erythro-hexonicAcid

[0961] The product from Example 136B was processed as described inExample 60H to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.00-7.21 (m, 7H), 6.92 (m, 1H), 6.83 (m, 2H), 6.71 (m, 2H), 6.53 (m,2H), 6.42 (s, 1H), 4.30 (br.s, 1H), 4.16 (br.s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00(s, 2H), 3.62-3.87 (br.s, 4H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.58 (br.s, 2H), 2.25(s, 3H), 2.08 (s, 1H), 1.71 (br.s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 671 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 137(3-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 137A ethyl(3-(4-(((2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[0962] The product from Example 83B and 2-bromobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B-D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 137B

[0963] The product from Example 137A was treated with 2:1:12N aqueoussodium hydroxide:tetrahydrofuran:water overnight. The mixture wasacidified with 2N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethylacetate. The ethyl acetate phase was dried over sodium sulfate, filteredand the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H),7.42 (d, 1H), 7.27 (m, 4H), 7.15 (t, 1H), 7.07 (m, 1H), 7.00 (m, 2H),6.92 (d, 2H), 6.66 (d, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H),4.11 (s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 625 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 138N-{3-[(4-benzoylbenzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0964] The product from Example 6A and 4-(bromomethyl)benzophenone wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (300 Mz, CDCl₃) δ 7.75 (m, 7H), 7.60 (m, 2H), 7.50 (m,2H), 7.35 (dd, 1H), 6.25 (m, 2H), 7.10 (t, 2H), 6.9 (d, 2H), 4.15 (s,2H), 4.10 (s, 2H), 2.97 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 485 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 139N-(3-{benzyl[4-(phenylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 139AN-benzyal-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-N-[4-(phenylthio)benzyl]amine

[0965] 4-thiophenoxybenzaldehyde was processed as described in Example6A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 139BN-(3-{benzyl[4-(phenylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0966] The product from Example 139A and benzyl bromide were processedas described in Examples 6B, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.33 (m, 2H), 7.21 (m, 6H), 7.14 (m, 411),6.90 (m, 3H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 4.08 (d, 2H), 4.02 (d, 2H),2.94 (s, 311), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 487 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 140N-{3-[[4-(3-acetylphenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0967] The product from Example 33A and 3-acetylphenylboronic acid wereprocessed as described in Examples 48A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (MeOH, 500 MHz) o 7.72 (m, 1H), 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.46 (d,1H), 7.28 (m, 2H), 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.09 (m, 2H), 7.02 (m, 1H), 6.91 (m,2H), 6.82 (m, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s,3H), 2.36 (s, 3H); MS(ESI, +QlMS) m/e 551.

EXAMPLE 141N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0968] The product from Example 33A and 3,4-dimethoxyphenylboronic acidwere processed as described in Examples 48A, 6C, and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (MeOH, 500 MHz) δ 7.22 (m, 3H), 7.08 (m, 2H),6.99 (m, 1H), 6.91 (d, 1H), 6.83 (m, 4H), 6.64 (d, 1H), 6.48 (dd, 1H),4.12 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 2.88 (s, 3H),2.35 (s, 3H); MS(ESI, +QLMS) m/e 569.

EXAMPLE 142N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-ethoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 142AN-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[0969] The product from Example 33A(39 mg, 0.1 mmole) and di-t-butylazodicarboxylate (35 mg, 0.15 mmole) in tetrahydrofuran (1.5 ml) were addedto PPh3 on resin (70 mg, 0.3 mmole: loading 3 mmole/g) followed byethanol (5.7 mg, 0.125 mmole) in 50 microliter tetrahydrofuran. Reactionmixture was shaken at room temperature overnight. Filtered off andsolvent removed. Solaris 530 organic synthesis system from PE Biosystemswas used to do this reaction. The residue purified by HPLC (CH₃CN:0. 1TFA in H₂O) on a YMC ODS guardpak column.

EXAMPLE 142B

[0970] The product from Example 142A processed as described in Example6C-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.22 (d,1H), 7.14 (m, 4H), 6.94 (d, 1H), 6.78 (d, 2H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.08 (s,1H), 4.14 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.99 (q, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.25 (s,3H), 1.39 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 461 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 143N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(pent-3-ynyloxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0971] The product from Example 33A and 3-pentyn-1-ol were processed asdescribed in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (d, 1H), 7.11 (m, 4H), 6.89 (d, 1H), 6.80(d, 2H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.06 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (m, 4H), 2.93(s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 2H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.79 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 499(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 144N-(3-{(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)[4-(methylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 144A

[0972] 2-Methyl-3-nitroaniline (3.65 g, 24 mmoles ) and2-fluoro-4-chlorobenzaldehyde (6.47 g, 40.8 mmoles) were processed asdescribed in example 6A to provide the product.

EXAMPLE 144B

[0973] The product from Example 144A and4-Methylthio-1-(iodomethyl)benzene prepared as in Example 32A wereprocessed as described in Example 6B-D to provide the title compound.¹NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.25 (t, 1H),7.18 (m, 5H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.98 (d, 1H), 6.92 (d, 1H), 4.08 (s, 2H),4.04 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z479 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 145N-{3-[(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0974] The product from Example 144A and 2-fluoro-1-(bromomethyl)benzenewere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.33 (dd, 1H), 7.26(m, 3H), 7.19 (dd, 1H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 7.05 (t, 1H), 7.00 (d, 1H), 6.96(d, 1H), 4.13 (d, 4H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 451(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 146N-(3-{benzyl[(2′-cyano-1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)methyl]amino]-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0975] The product from Example 6A and 4′-bromomethyl-2-cyanobiphenylwere processed as described in Examples 6B-D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ ppm 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H),7.76 (t, 1H), 7.60 (d, 1H), 7.56 (td, 1H), 7.51 (d, 2H), 7.45 (d, 2H),7.29 (d, 4H), 7.21 (m, 1H), 7.04 (m, 2H), 6.98 (d, 1H), 4.15 (s, 2H),4.10 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H); MS (ESI−) m/z 480 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 1473-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(metbylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)propanamide

[0976] Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide on resin (70 mg) was added to a Robbin'sOrganic Synthesis Block (Robbins Scientific Corporation) followed by theproduct from Example 104A (375 microliter of 0.13 M solution) in 20%dimethylacetamide in 1,2-dichloroethane. Then HOAt (375 micolitre of0.23 M solution in 20% DME in DCE and 4-(2-aminoethyl)morpholine (375microliter of 0.2 M solution in 20% DME/DCE) were added using GilsonLiquid Handler. Reaction block was covered and shaken gently at roomtemperature overnight. Trisamine resin (57 mg, 4.3 mmole/g loading) wasadded and shaken two hours. Filtered it off in a Robbin's CollectionBlock and washed with CH₂Cl₂ (4×0.5 ml). Filtrates concentrated. Residuepurified by HPLC to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-D₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.11 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.20 (m, 3H), 7.04(t, 1H), 6.97 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 3.96 (s, 4H), 3.63(s, 4H), 3.14 (t, 2H), 3.10 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.81 (t, 2H), 2.41(m, 5H); MS (ESI+) m/z 657 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1483-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]propanamide

[0977] The product from Example 104A and1-(3-aminopropyl)-2-pyrrolidinone were processed as described in Example147 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.26 (m,2H), 7.19 (m, 6H), 7.11 (m, 3H), 6.88 (m, 5H), 6.79 (m, 1H), 6.16 (s,1H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 3.38 (t, 2H), 3.22 (t, 2H), 3.16 (dd, 2H), 2.95 (m,5H), 2.51 (t, 2H), 2.42 (t, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m,2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 669 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1493-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-F(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(5-hydroxypentyl)propanamide

[0978] The product from Example 104A and 5-amino-1-pentanol wereprocessed as described in Example 147 to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.73 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19(m, 3H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.03 (d, 4H), 3.35(m, 2H), 3.00 (dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.78 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.33(t, 2H), 1.37 (m, 4H), 1.23 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 630 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1503-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl{amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)propanamide

[0979] The product from Example 104A and 4-amino-1-butanol wereprocessed as described in Example 147 to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.74 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19(m, 3H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.86 (m, 4H), 4.03 (d, 4H), 3.35(m, 2H), 3.03 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.78 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.34(m, 2H), 1.37 (m, 4H); MS (ESI+) m/z 616 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1513-(4-{4-1(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)propanamide

[0980] The product from Example 104A and 3-amino-1-propanol wereprocessed as described in Example 147 to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ ppm 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.75 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H),7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.05 (s, 2H),4.01 (s, 2H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 3.07 (dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.78 (t, 2H),2.39 (s, 3H), 2.34 (t, 2H), 1.50 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 602 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1523-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide

[0981] The product from Example 104A and ethanolamine were processed asdescribed in Example 147 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-D₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.78 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04(t, 1H), 6.97 (m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.03 (d, 4H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 3.10(dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.78 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.36 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 588 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 1533-(4-[4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methlsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxv}phenyl)-N-(6-hydroxyhexyl)propanamide

[0982] The product from Example 104A and 6-amino-1-hexanol processed asdescribed in Example 147 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-D) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.73 (t, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04(t, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.03 (d, 4H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 3.00(dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.78 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.33 (t, 2H), 1.37(m, 4H), 1.23 (m, 4H); MS (APCI+) m/z 645 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 154N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0983] The product from Example 33A and 3-furanmethanol were processedas described in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.49 (m, 1H), 7.43 (t, 1H), 7.21 (d, 1H), 7.12(m, 4H), 6.91 (d, 1H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.73 (m, 2H), 6.47 (d, 1H), 6.08(s, 1H), 4.91 (s, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.29(s, 3H); MS (APCI−) m/z 511 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 155N-(3-1(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0984] The product from Example 33A and furfurylalcohol were processedas described in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.44 (m, 1H), 7.21 (d, 1H), 7.13 (m, 4H), 6.92(d, 1H), 6.87 (d, 2H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.41 (d, 1H), 6.38 (m, 1H), 6.05(s, 1H), 4.96 (s, 2H), 3.96-4.18 (m, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H); MS(APCI−) m/z 511 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 156N-{3-[[4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0985] The product from Example 33A and piperonylalcohol were processedas described in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.21 (d, 1H), 7.13 (m, 4H), 6.92 (m, 2H), 6.85(m, 3H), 6.80 (d, 1H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.05 (s, 1H), 5.96 (s, 2H), 4.92(s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS(APCI−) m/z 565 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 157N-{3-[4-[(6-chloro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methoxylbenzyl}(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0986] The product from Example 33A and 6-chloropiperonylalcohol wereprocessed as described in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.22 (d, 1H), 7.14 (m, 3H), 6.97 (s,1H), 6.94 (d, 1H), 6.85 (d, 3H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.06 (s, 1H), 5.97 (s,2H), 5.03 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,3H); MS (APCI−) m/z 599 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 158N-(3-1(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-phenylethoxy)benzyllamino}-2-methvlphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0987] The product from Example 33A and 2-phenylethylalcohol wereprocessed as described in Examples 142A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.11 (d, 4H), 6.90 (d,1H), 6.78 (d, 2H), 6.72 (m, 2H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 4.13 (t, 2H), 4.07 (s,2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 3.08 (t, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H); MS (APCI−)m/z 535 (M−H).

EXAMPLE 159N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isopropoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 159A

[0988] The product from Example 61F (40 mg, 0.09 mmole) anddi-t-butylazo dicarboxylate (33.6 mg, 0.14 mmole) in tetrahydrofuran(1.5 ml) were added to PPh3 on resin (63 mg, 0.19 mmole: loading 3mmole/g) followed by isopropanol (6.8 mg, 0.113 mmole) in 50microlitertetrahydrofuran. Reaction mixture was shaken at room temperatureovernight. Filtered off and solvent removed. The residue purified byBIPLC.

[0989] EXAMPLE 159B

[0990] The product from Example 159A processed as described in Example6C-D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MFz, CDCL₃) δ 7.10-7.32(m, 10H), 6.97 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.62 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H),6.09 (s, 1H), 4.49 (m, 1H), 4.00-4.24 (br.s, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s,3H), 1.32 (s, 3H), 1.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 531 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 160N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0991] The product from Example 61F and cyclobutanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.11-7.36 (m, 10H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H),6.53 (m, 2H), 6.40 (s, 1H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 4.59 (m, 1H), 4.21 (Br.S.,4H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.15 (m, 2H), 1.86 (m,1H), 1.67 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 543 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 161N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-sec-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[0992] The product from Example 61F and 2-butanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 1H NMR (500 MHz, CDCL3) δ ppm 7.20 (m, 10H), 6.97(s, 1H), 6.90 (d, 2H), 6.63 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.24(m, 1H), 4.14 (s, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.73 (m, 1H), 1.59(m, 1H), 1.27 (d, 3H), 0.95 (t, 3 H; MS (ESI+) m/z 545 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 162N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentyloxy)phenoxy]benzy}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0993] The product from Example 61F and cyclopentanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ ppm 7.12-7.34 (m, 10H), 7.01 (s, 1H), 6.88 (s,2H), 6.62 (m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 4.67 (m, 1H), 4.22 (s,4H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.73-1.93 (m, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 557(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 163N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(1-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0994] The product from Example 61F and 2-pentanol were processed asdescribed in Example 159A to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.12-7.33 (m, 10H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.62 (m,1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 6.08 (s, 1H), 4.31 (m, 1H), 4.15 (s, 4H), 2.88 (s,3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.71 (m, 1-H), 1.40 (m, 3H), 1.27 (d, 3H), 0.92 (t,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 559 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 164N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0995] The product from Example 61F and 1-methoxy-2-propanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) 7.18 (m, 9H), 6.97 (br.s, 1H), 6.89(d, 2H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.54 (m, 2H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.47 (m, 1H), 4.10(s, 4H), 3.56 (m, 1H), 3.46 (m, 1H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.31(s, 3H), 1.28 (d, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 561 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 165N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclohexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0996] The product from Example 61F and cyclohexanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) o 7.19 (m, 9H), 6.98 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.65(m, 1H), 6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 6.11 (s, 1H), 4.05-4.30 (m, 5H),2.89 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.97 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.55 (m,3H), 1.33 (m, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 571 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 166N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(3-methylcyclopentyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0997] The product from Example 61F and 3-methylcyclopentanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89(d, 2H), 6.59 (m, 1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 6.08 (s, 1H), 4.68 (m, 1H),4.02-4.32 (br.s, 4H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.25 (m, 4H), 1.74-2.15 (m, 4H),1.38 (m, 1H), 1.13 (m, 1H), 1.06 (d, 1H), 1.00 (d, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z571 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 167N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[0998] The product from Example 61F and 1-ethoxy-2-propanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.18 (m, 9H), 6.97 (br.s, 1H), 6.89(d, 2H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.54 (m, 2H), 6.13 (s, 1H), 4.46 (m, 1H),3.98-4.24 (br.s, 4H), 3.60 (m, 1H), 3.53 (m, 2H), 3.47 (m, 1H), 2.90 (s,3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.29 (d, 3H), 1.18 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z575 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 168N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(4-methylcyclohexyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[0999] The product from Example 61F and 4-methylcyclohexanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 . MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.18 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H),6.88 (d, 2H), 6.65 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.43 (m, 1H),4.04-4.32 (br.s, 4H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.97 (m, 2H),1.65-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.23-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.02 (m, 1H), 0.93 (d, 2H), 0.90(d, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 585 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 169N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cycloheptyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methyphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1000] The product from Example 61F and cycloheptanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 9H), 6.98 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.60(m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.35 (m, 1H), 3.99-4.28 (br.s, 4H),2.89 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 1.74 (m, 8H), 1.43 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 585 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 170N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-methoxvphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1001] The product from Example 61F and methanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) o 7.10-7.35 (m, 9H), 7.01 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H),6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.54 (dd, 1H), 6.47 (s, 1H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 3.98-4.40(br.s, 4H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 503(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 171N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-ethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1002] The product from Example 61F and ethanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.63(dd, 1H), 6.52 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (t, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.08-4.35 (br.s,4H), 3.99 (dd, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.38 (t, 3H); MS (ESI−)m/z 515 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 172N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-propoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1003] The product from Example 61F and propanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.64(dd, 1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.06-4.32 (br.s, 4H), 3.88 (t,2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.01 (t, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 531 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 173N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1004] The product from Example 61F and cyclopropylmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 9H), 6.98 (br.s, 1H), 6.89(d, 2H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.00-4.32 (br.s,4H), 3.76 (d, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.25 (m, 1H), 0.63 (m,2H), 0.32 (m, 2H); MS (ESI−) m/z 541 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 174N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methlphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1005] The product from Example 61F and 1-butanol were processed asdescribed in Example 159A to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.18 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.64 (dd,1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.06-4.38 (br.s, 4H), 3.92 (t, 2H),2.88 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.46 (m, 2H), 0.96 (t,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 545 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 175N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isobutoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1006] The product from Example 61F and isobutyl alcohol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.11-7.34 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (d,2H), 6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 3.99-4.39 (br.s, 4H),3.67 (d, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.07 (m, 1H), 1.00 (d, 6H); MS(ESI+) m/z 545 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 176N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pent-3-ynyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1007] The product from Example 61F and 3-pentyn-1-ol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.08-7.46 (m, 7H), 6.84 (m, 3H), 6.65 (m, 2H),6.52 (m, 2H), 6.46 (s, 1H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 3.91-4.18 (m, 6H), 2.76 (s,3H), 2.59 (m, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.78 (t, 2H); MS (ESI−) m/z 553 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 177N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2E)-pent-2-enyloxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1008] The product from Example 61F and 2-pentyn-1-ol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (m, 9H), 7.04 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (s, 2H), 6.65(dd, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.06 (s, 1H), 5.63 (m, 2H), 4.54 (d, 2H),3.98-4.42 (br.s, 4H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.10 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 557 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 178N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylcyclopropyl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1009] The product from Example 61F and 2-methylcyclopropanemethanolwere processed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 9H), 7.01 (br.s, 1H),6.88 (d, 2H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.52 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (t, 1H), 6.11 (s, 1H),4.05-4.42 (br.s, 4H), 3.79 (m, 1H), 3.72 (m, 1H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,3H), 1.08 (d, 3H), 0.94 (m, 1H), 0.73 (m, 1H), 0.47 (m, 1H), 0.37 (m,1H); MS (ESI−) m/z 555 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 179N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyll}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1010] The product from Example 61F and cyclobutylmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 M, CDCl₃) δ 7.12-7.33 (m, 9H), 7.01 (br.s, 1H),6.88 (d, 2H), 6.64 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.08 (s, 1H), 3.98-4.50 (br.s,4H), 3.88 (d, 2H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 2.74 (m, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.13 (m,2H) 1.78-2.02 (m, 4H); MS (ESI−) m/z 555 (M−H⁻).

EXAMPLE 180N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1011] The product from Example 61F and 2-cyclopropylethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MH, CDCl₃) δ 7.22 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88(d, 2H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.03-4.39 (br.s, 4H),3.99 (t, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.65 (dd, 2H) 0.83 (m, 1H),0.47 (m, 2H), 0.10 (dd, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 557 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 181N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(phenyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1012] The product from Example 61F and 1-pentanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.18 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.64(m, 1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 3.99-4.33 (br.s, 41H), 3.91 (t,2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.76 (m, 2H), 1.37 (m, 4H), 0.92 (t,3H); MS (ESI−) m/z 557 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 182N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1013] The product from Example 61F and 2-methyl-1-butanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 91H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88(d, 2H), 6.64 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 3.97-4.40 (br.s, 4H),3.78 (m, 1H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.84 (m, 1H),1.25 (m, 2H), 0.99 (d, 3H), 0.93 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 559 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 183

[1014]N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1015] The product from Example 61F and isoamyl alcohol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.19 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88 (d, 2H),6.64 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.00-4.40 (br.s, 4H), 3.94 (t,2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.82 (m, 1H), 1.65 (q, 2H), 0.94 (d,6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 559 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 184N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1016] The product from Example 61F and 2-ethoxyethanol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.16 (m, 9H), 6.96 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H),6.66 (d, 1H), 6.55 (d, 1H), 6.52 (s, 1H), 6.14 (s, 1H), 4.07 (t, 2H),3.94-4.25 (br.s, 4H), 3.76 (t, 2H), 3.58 (q, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s,3H), 1.22 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 561 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 185N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(methylthio)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1017] The product from Example 61F and 2-(methylthio)ethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.14-7.34 (m, 9H), 7.05 (br.s, 1H),6.87 (d, 2H), 6.64 (d, 1H), 6.54 (d, 1H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 6.12 (s, 1H),4.17-4.45 (br.s, 4H), 4.11 (t, 2H), 2.85 (m, 5H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 563 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 186N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1018] The product from Example 61F and cyclopentylmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.23 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.88(d, 2H), 6.64 (d, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 3.95-4.44 (br.s, 4H),3.78 (d, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.81 (m, 2H),1.60 (m, 4H), 1.33 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 571 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 187N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahvdrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1019] The product from Example 61F and tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.11-7.39 (m, 9H), 7.06 (br.s, 1H),6.87 (d, 2H), 6.65 (dd, 1H), 6.55 (dd, 1H), 6.42 (br.s, 1H), 6.27 (br.s,1H), 4.07-4.37 (m, 4H), 3.91 (m, 4H), 3.81 (m, 1H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.25(s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 1H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.74 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 573(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 188N-[3-(benzyl{4-r3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1020] The product from Example 61F and tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.22 (m, 9H), 7.01 (br.s, 1H), 6.88(d, 2H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.54 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.14 (s, 1H),4.00-4.42 (br.s, 4H), 3.87 (m, 4H), 3.77 (dd, 1H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 2.87(s, 3H), 2.72 (m, 1H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.10 (m, 1H), 1.72 (m, 1H); MS(ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 189N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(hexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1021] The product from Example 61F and 1-hexanol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.09-7.31 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H),6.63 (d, 1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 3.96-4.37 (br.s, 4H), 3.91 (t,2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.76 (m, 2H), 1.43 (m, 2H), 1.31 (m,4H), 0.89 (t, , 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 574 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 190N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3,3-dimethylbutoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1022] The product from Example 61F and 3,3-dimethylbutanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) o 7.19 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89(d, 2H), 6.64 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.04-4.39 (br.s, 4H),3.98 (t, 2H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.70 (t, 2H), 0.97 (s, 9H); MS(ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 191N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-isopropoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1023] The product from Example 61F and 2-isopropoxyethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.18 (m, 9H), 7.00 (br.s, 1H), 6.87(d, 2H), 6.66 (dd, 1H), 6.54 (dd, 1H), 6.51 (m, 1H), 6.13 (s, 1H),4.09-4.35 (br.s, 4H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 3.75 (t, 2H), 3.67 (m, 1H), 2.87 (s,3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.18 (d, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 575 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 192N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclohexylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1024] The product from Example 61F and cyclohexylmethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.12-7.36 (m, 9H), 7.03 (m, 1H),6.87 (d, 2H), 6.64 (br.S., 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 6.07 (s, 1H), 4.00-4.55(br.S., 4H), 3.70 (d, 2H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 1.84 (m, 5H),1.14-1.36 (m, 4H), 1.03 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 586 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 193N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1025] The product from Example 61F and 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanolwere processed as described in Example 159A, 6C and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 M/z, CDCL₃) δ 7.13-7.35 (m, 9H), 7.04 (br.s,1H), 6.87 (s, 2H), 6.64 (d, 1H), 6.52 (d, 1H), 6.49 (s, 1H), 6.14 (s,1H), 4.06-4.44 (br.s, 4H), 4.01 (t, 2H), 3.20 (s, 3H), 2.84 (s, 3H),2.27 (s, 3H), 1.97 (t, 2H), 1.22 (s, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 589 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 194 1-(4-ethoxy-6-propylpyrimidin-2-yl)isoquinoline

[1026] The product from Example 61F and 3-pentyn-1-ol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.10-7.36 (m, 9H), 6.99 (br.s, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H),6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.52 (m, 2H), 6.08 (s, 1H), 5.61 (m, 1H), 5.46 (m, 1H),3.97-4.29 (br.s, 4H), 3.92 (t, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.52 (dd, 2H), 2.30(s, 3H), 1.64 (d, 3H); MS (ESI−) m/z 555 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 195N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-furylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1027] The product from Example 61F and 3-furanmethanol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.46 (m, 1H), 7.42 (m, 1H), 7.07-7.33 (m, 9H),6.92 (m, 3H), 6.70 (m, 1H), 6.57 (m, 2H), 6.46 (m, 1H), 6.09 (m, 1H),4.89 (s, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z569 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 196N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-furylmethoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1028] The product from Example 61F and furfuryl alcohol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl3) δ 7.43 (dd, 1H), 7.24 (m, 3H), 7.12 (m, 5H),6.91 (m, 4H), 6.71 (m, 1H), 6.59 (m, 2H), 6.40 (m, 1H), 6.36 (m, 1H),6.09 (s, 1H), 4.95 (s, 2H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H);

[1029] MS (ESI+) m/z 569 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 197N-[3-(benzyl{4-3-(thien-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1030] The product from Example 61F and 3-thiophenemethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.32 (m, 1H), 7.24 (m, 7H), 7.13 (m,4H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.70 (m, 1H), 6.57 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 5.02 (s,2H), 4.06 (d, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 585 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 198N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-3-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1031] The product from Example 61F and 2-(3-thienyl)ethanol wereprocessed as described 25 in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.26 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m, 5H),7.13 (m, 3H), 7.06 (d, 1H), 7.01 (dd, 1H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.65 (dd, 1H),6.54 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.13 (t, 2H), 4.05 (d, 4H), 3.10 (t, 2H),2.93 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 599 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 199N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(thien-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxylbenzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1032] The product from Example 61F and thiophene-2-methanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.31 (dd, 1H), 7.27 (m, 1H), 7.21(m, 5H), 7.13 (m, 3H), 7.07 (m, 1H), 6.99 (m, 1H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.72(m, 1H), 6.59 (in, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 4.06 (d, 4H), 2.93(s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 585 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 200N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-2-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1033] The product from Example 61F and 2-(2-thienyl)ethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.27 (m, 1H), 7.20 (m, 5H), 7.13 (m,4H), 6.91 (m, 5H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.55 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.15 (t,2H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 3.28 (t, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+)m/z 599 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 201N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxylphenoxylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1034] The product from Example 61F and 4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol wereprocessed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.77 (s, 1H), 7.27 (m, 1H), 7.21 (m,5H), 7.13 (m, 3H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.57 (dd, 1H), 6.52 (t,1H), 6.17 (s, 1H), 4.11 (t, 2H), 4.05 (d, 4H), 3.23 (t, 2H), 2.95 (s,3H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 614 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 202N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1035] The product from Example 61F and N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidonewere processed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.24 (m, 6H), 7.13 (m, 3H),6.96 (d, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.59 (m, 2H), 6.45 (s, 1H), 6.42 (t, 1H),4.03 (m, 6H), 3.65 (t, 2H), 3.55 (t, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.39 (t, 2H),2.32 (s, 3H), 2.01 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 600 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 203N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1036] The product from Example 61F and N-(2-hydroxyethyl)morpholinewere processed as described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.20 (m, 9H), 7.07 (m, 1H),6.87 (d, 2H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 6.66 (dd, 1H), 6.57 (dd, 1H), 6.28 (t, 1H),4.26 (m, 2H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 3.70 (d, 2H),3.52 (m, 2H), 3.05 (br.s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.33-2.66 (br.s, 2H), 2.21(s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 602 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 204N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1037] The product from Example 61F and 2-phenylethanol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) o 7.25 (m, 11H), 7.12 (m, 3H), 6.90 (m, 3H),6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.54 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 4.13 (t, 2H), 4.05 (d, 4H),3.07 (t, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 593 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 205N-{3-[{4-[3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1038] The product from Example 61F and piperonyl alcohol were processedas described in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound.¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.23 (m, 5H), 7.13 (m, 4H), 6.91 (m, 4H), 6.84(m, 1H), 6.78 (d, 1H), 6.69 (dd, 1H), 6.57 (m, 2H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 5.95(s, 2H), 4.90 (s, 2H), 4.08 (d, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 623 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 206N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1039] The product from Example 61F and benzyl alcohol were processed asdescribed in Examples 159A, 6C, and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.35 (m, 5H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.13 (m, 3H), 6.91(m, 3H), 6.71 (dd, 1H), 6.60 (t, 1H), 6.57 (dd, 1H), 6.09(s, 1H), 5.02(s, 2H), 4.05 (d, 4H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 579(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 207(3-{4-[((2-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid

[1040] The product from Example 83B and 2-methylbenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 4H),7.08 (m, 5H), 6.99 (m, 1H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 6.66 (m, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H),4.58 (s, 2H),4.06 (s, 4H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H); MS(ESI)- m/z 559 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 208(3-{4-[((4-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1041] The product from Example 83B and 4-methylbenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 3H),7.13 (m, 2H), 7.07 (m, 2H), 7.02 (d, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.66 (m, 1H),6.51 (m, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 4H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H),2.24 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 562 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 209(3-{4-[((2,4-dichlorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1042] The product from Example 83B and 2,4-dichlorolbenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H),7.39 (d, 1H), 7.32 (dd, 1H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.08 (t, 1H), 7.01 (m, 2H),6.92 (d, 2H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H),4.09 (s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 615 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 210(3-{4-[((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzol){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1043] The product from Example 83B and 2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl bromidewere processed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to providethe title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MWz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.39 (m,1H), 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.25 (m, 3H), 7.10 (m, 2H), 7.01 (m, 2H), 6.92 (d,2H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s,2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 599 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 211(3-{4-[((4-benzoylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1044] The product from Example 83B and 4-benzoylbenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 9.00 (s, 1H), 7.68 (m, 4H),7.54 (t, 2H), 7.47 (d, 2H), 7.28 (d, 2H), 7.24 (t, 1H), 7.03 (m, 4H),6.93 (d, 2H), 6.65 (d, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.58 (s, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H),4.07 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 651 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 212(3-{4-[((3,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1045] The product from Example 83B and 3,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Examples 6B, 6C, 6D, and 137B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-D₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.27 (m, 5H),7.07 (m, 2H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.66 (d, 1H), 6.51 (m, 2H), 4.63 (s, 2H),4.05 (d, 4H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 583 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 213N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydrazino-4-oxobutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 213A tert-butyl2-(4-(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenyl)butanoyl)hydrazecarboxylate

[1046] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole),1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (27 mg,0.14 mmole) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (19 mg, 0.14 mmole) weredissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL) and let stand for 15 minutesat room temperature. Tert-butyl carbazate (26 mg, 0.2 mmole) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (35 μL, 0.2 mmole) in N,N-dimethylformamide(0.5 mL) were added to the reaction mixture and stirred overnight atroom temperature. The reaction mixture was acidified with 1N aqueoushydrochloric acid (3 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (3 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with saturated NaHCO₃ solution (3 mL) and brine(3 mL), dried (Na₂SO₄), and concentrated under reduced pressure. Thecrude product was purified using HPLC.

EXAMPLE 213BN-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydrazino-4-oxobutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1047] The purified product from Example 213A was hydrolyzed with 10%trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane (2 mL) at room temperature for 2hours and concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product waspurified using HPLC to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 10.71 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04(m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.92(s, 3H), 2.58 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.22 (m, 2H), 1.82 (m, 2H); MS(APCI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 214N˜2˜4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparagine

[1048] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Asn-OtBu(38 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.11-12.80 (br.s, 1H), 8.94(s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.28 (m, 7H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.96(m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 5H), 4.50 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 2H), 2.44 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.11 (t, 2H), 1.76(m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 673 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 215N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-valine

[1049] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-D-Val-OtBu(42 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.75-13.22 (br.s, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.97(m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.15 (dd, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.54 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.19 (m, 2H), 2.03 (t, 1H), 1.78(m, 2H), 0.89 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 659 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 216N-[4-(4-[4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-tyrosine

[1050] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Tyr-OtBu(47 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.81-13.15 (br.s, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 8.69-9.58 (br.s, 1H), 8.03 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 1H),7.12 (d, 2H), 7.00 (m, 5H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 6.64 (d, 2H), 4.36 (m, 1H),4.05 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.94 (d, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.72 (dd, 1H),2.44 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.69 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z723 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 217N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-methionine

[1051] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Met-OtBuHCl (48 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to providethe title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.65-13.33 (br.s, 1H),8.95 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, H),6.97 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 4.30 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 2H), 2.46 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.14 (m, 2H),2.03 (s, 3H), 1.95 (m, 1H), 1.80 (m, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 218N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-f(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-lysine

[1052] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) andH-Lys(Boc)-OtBu HCl (68 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example213A-B to provide the title compound. 1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ11.68-13.46 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.04 (d, 1H), 7.50-7.74 (br.s,2H), 7.27 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.97 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m,4H), 4.18 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.75 (m,2H), 2.55 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.14 (t, 2H), 1.64-1.85 (m, 3H),1.43-1.63 (m, 3H), 1.22-1.43 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 687 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 219N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-serine

[1053] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) andH-Ser(tBu)-OtBu (51 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-Bto provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.72-13.24(br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.51 (br.s, 1H), 7.91 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m,6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.27 (m,1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.64 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.56 (m,2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.17 (m, 2H), 1.78 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 646(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 220N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-phenylalanine

[1054] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Phe-OtBuHCl (52 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to providethe title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.22-12.98 (br.s, 1H),8.95 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, 1H), 7.22 (m, 12H), 7.10 (d, 2H), 7.04 (t, 1H),6.96 (m, 2H), 6.87 (m, 4H), 4.45 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H),3.06 (dd, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.84 (dd, 1H), 2.42 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H),2.06 (m, 2H), 1.68 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 706 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 221 N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-tyrosine

[1055] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-D-Tyr-OtBu(47 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.78-13.25 (br.s, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 8.64-9.80 (br.s, 1H), 8.03 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 1H),7.12 (d, 2H), 7.00 (m, 5H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 6.64 (d, 2H), 4.35 (m, 1H),4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 2.94 (d, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.72 (dd, 1H),2.44 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.06 (m, 2H), 1.69 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z723 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 222N˜2˜4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-1(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-glutamine

[1056] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Gln-OtBuHCl (48 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to providethe title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.53-13.22 (br.s, 1H),8.95 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H),6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 6.73 (br.s, 2H), 4.15 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H),4.02 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.54 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.13 (m, 4H),1.93 (m, 1H), 1.75 (m, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 687 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 223N-[4-(4-{4-1(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine

[1057] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and H-Ile-OtBuHCl (45 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Example 213A-B to providethe title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.81-12.98 (br.s, 1H),8.95 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.04 (t, 1H),6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (d, 4H), 4.19 (dd, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.53 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.18 (m, 2H), 1.76 (m, 3H),1.39 (m, 1H), 1.20 (m, 1H), 0.83 (m, 6H); MS (APCI+) m/z 673 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 224N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-glutamicAcid EXAMPLE 224A

[1058] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and L-glutamicacid dimethyl ester hydrochloride (42 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed asin Example 213A to give the methyl ester intermediate.

EXAMPLE 224B

[1059] The product from example 224A was hydrolyzed with a mixture of 2Naqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1 mL), ethyl alcohol (0.5 mL) andtetrahydrofuran (0.5 mL) with stirring overnight at room temperature.The reaction mixture was acidified with 2N aqueous hydrochloric acid topH 2-3 and extracted with ethyl acetate (3mL). The organic layer waswashed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The crude product was purified using HPLC togive the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.54-13.13 (br.s,2H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.19 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m,1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.89 (d, 4H), 4.21 (m, 1H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 2.91 (s,3H), 2.54 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.28 (m, 2H), 2.14 (t, 2H), 1.96 (m,1H), 1.78 (m, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 689 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 225N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methy]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoy]-D-histidine

[1060] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) andH-D-His-OMe.2HCl (48 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Examples 213Aand 224B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ13.88-14.43 (m, 1H), 8.96 (d, 2H), 8.20 (d, 1H), 7.38 (s, 1H), 7.26 (m,5H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.13 (d, 4H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m,4H), 4.43-4.70 (m, 1H), 4.04 (d, 4H), 3.14 (m, 1H), 2.98 (m, 1H), 2.92(s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.36 (m, 2H), 2.09 (m, 2H), 1.71 (m, 2H); MS(APCI+) m/z 696 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2261-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-proline

[1061] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and L-Prolinemethyl ester hydrochloride (33 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as inExamples 213A and 224B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.66-13.14 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.18 (m,3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.22 (dd, 1H), 4.03 (d,4H), 3.46 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.58 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.27 (t,2H), 1.97-2.24 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.95 (m, 4H); MS (APCI+) m/z 656 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 227N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-valine

[1062] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and L-Valinemethyl ester hydrochloride (34 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as inExamples 213A and 224B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.28-12.62 (br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m,6H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.15 (dd,1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.54 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s,3H), 2.19 (td, 2H), 2.02 (m, 1H), 1.78 (m, 2H), 0.88 (s, 3H), 0.87 (s,3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 658 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 228N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid

[1063] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and L-Asparticacid dimethyl ester hydrochloride (40 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed asin Examples 213A and 224B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.46-13.35 (br.s, 2H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, 1H), 7.26(m, 6H), 7.18 (m, 3H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.96 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.54(m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.69 (m, 1H), 2.55(m, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.12 (t, 2H), 1.76 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 674(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2294-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)metbyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pvrrole-2-carboxylicAcid

[1064] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) and4-Amino-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester hydrochloride(38 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processed as in Examples 213A and 224B toprovide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.62-12.57(br.s, 1H), 9.74 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 10H), 7.04 (m, 1H),6.96 (m, 2H), 6.89 (m, 4H), 6.65 (d, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H),3.79 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.57 (t, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.23 (t, 2H),1.84 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 681 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2304-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide

[1065] The product from Example 100 (56 mg, 0.1 mmole) andα-Amino-γ-butyrolactone hydrobromide (36 mg, 0.2 mmole) were processedas in Examples 213A and 224B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.31 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 6H), 7.18 (m, 3H),7.04 (m, 1H), 6.97 (m, 2H), 6.88 (m, 4H), 4.53 (dd, 1H), 4.34 (t, 1H),4.20 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s, 3H),2.55 (t, 2H), 2.39 (m, 2H), 2.13 (t, 2H), 1.67-1.90 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+)m/z 642 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 231N-(3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-(3-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1066] A solution of the product from Example 136B (0.2098 g, 0.274mmoles) and 3N HCl (0.1 mL) in THF (0.68 mL) and EtOH (1.4 mL) wasstirred for 16 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was dilutedwith pH 7 buffer (10 mL) and extracted with EtOAc (24 mL). The organiclayer was rinsed with brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated invacuo. The crude products were dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (0.55 muL), cooled to0° C., and treated with TFA (0.15 mL). After warming to room temperatureand stirring for 2 h, the reaction was cooled to 0° C. and quenched withNaHCO₃ (0.136 g). The crude products were diluted with EtOAc, extractedwith pH 7 buffer, rinsed with brine, and dried over Na₂SO₄. Afterconcentration in vacuo, purification by preparative HPLC (CH₃CN:10 mMNH₄OAc in H₂O) on a YMC ODS Guardpak column yielded the titled compound(0.1321g, 74%) as a white solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCL₃) δ 7.16 (m, 5H),6.96 (m, 1H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 6.74 (m, 2H), 6.61 (dt, 2H), 6.43 (t, 1H),6.30 (s, 1H), 5.04 (m, 1H), 4.47 (m, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.07 (m, 2H),4.04 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.76 (dd, 1H), 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H),2.04 (m, 2H), 1.60 (br.s, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 653 (M+H⁺).

434889 EXAMPLE 232 JAMES LINK ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoateEXAMPLE 232A ethyl4-(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxybutanoate

[1067] The product from Example 60E was processed as described inExample 116A to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 232B ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate

[1068] The product from Example 232A was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.21 (m, 5H), 7.10 (m, 3H), 6.87 (m, 8H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 4.15(q, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.98 (t, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H), 2.52(t, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.11 (m, 2H), 1.26 (t, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 603(M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 2334-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicAcid

[1069] The product from Example 232B was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.05-7.30 (m, 9H), 6.76-6.97 (m, 7H), 6.23 (s, 1H), 3.88-4.19 (m, 7H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.59 (t, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.13 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 575(M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 2345-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid EXAMPLE 234A ethyl5-(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)pentanoate

[1070] The product from Example 60E and ethyl-5-bromovalerate wasprocessed as described in Example 116A to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 234B5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicAcid

[1071] The product from Example 234A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCL₃) δ 7.22 (m, 8H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 6.92 (m, 2H), 6.82 (m, 4H), 6.15(s, 1H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.46(m, 2H), 2.36 (br.s, 1H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 1.85 (m, 4H); MS (APCI) m/z 589(M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 235 N-(3-(benzyl(4-(4-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4hydroxvtetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1072] The product from Example 60G was processed as described inExample 231 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCL₃) δ7.23 (m, 7H), 7.10 (in, 3H), 6.88 (m, 6H), 6.28 (s, 1H), 5.05 (in, 1H),4.16 (dd, 1H), 4.09 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 2.94 (s, 3H),2.77 (dd, 1H), 2.68 (dd, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.09 (dd, 2H), 1.99 (s, 1H),1 (in, 1H); MS (ESI) m/z 617 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 236(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-ethylphenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 236A 3-(allyloxy)-4-ethylphenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

[1073] 4-Ethyl resorcinol was processed as described in Example 63A.

EXAMPLE 236B 3-(allyloxy)-4-ethylphenol

[1074] The product from Example 236A was processed as described inExample 63B.

EXAMPLE 236C 4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-ethylphenoxy)benzaldehyde

[1075] The product from Example 236B and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the titled compound. MS (DCI) m/z289 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 236DN-(4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-ethylphenoxy)benzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1076] The product from Example 236C and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the titled compound. MS (ESI−) m/z423 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 236E

[1077] The product from Example 236D and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the titled compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 236F

[1078] The product from Example 236E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 236G

[1079] The product from Example 236F and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the titled compound. MS (ESI+)m/z 597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 236H

[1080] The product from Example 236G was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 236(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-ethyvlphenoxy)acetic Acid

[1081] The product from Example 236H was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NAMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.10-7.40 (m, 5H), 6.95 (m, 3H), 6.77 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.65 (m, 3H),6.43 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 4.60 (s, 2H), 4.31 (s, 2H), 4.13 (s, 2H), 2.90(s, 3H), 2.50-2.80 (m, 2H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 1.21 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 611 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 237 ethyl4-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzy{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoate

[1082] The product from Example 116B and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 68D to provide thetitled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25 (m, 7H), 7.15 (m, 3H),6.94 (d, 1H), 6.89 (d, 2H), 6.61 (dd, 1H), 6.56 (dd, 1H), 6.45 (t, 1H),6.31 (s, 1H), 5.77 (s, 1H), 4.12 (q, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H),3.93 (t, 2H), 3.28 (dd, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.35 (m, 4H), 2.33 (s, 3H),2.05 (m, 2H), 1.80 (m, 2H), 1.24 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 688 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 238(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-hexylphenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 238A 3-(allyloxy)-4-hexylphenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

[1083] 4-Hexylresorcinol was processed as described in Example 63A.

EXAMPLE 238B 3-(allyloxy)-4-hexylphenol

[1084] The product from Example 238A was processed as described inExample 63B.

EXAMPLE 238C 4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-hexnlphenoxy)benzaldehyde

[1085] The product from Example 238B and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the titled compound. MS (DCI) m/z289 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 238D(2-hexyl-5-(4-(((2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1086] The product from Example 238C and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the titled compound. MS (ESI−) m/z423 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 238EN-(4-(3-(allytoxy)-4-hexylphenoxy)benzyl)-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1087] The product from Example 238D and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the titled compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 573 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 238F5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-hexylphenol

[1088] The product from Example 238E was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 238G ethyl(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-hexylphenoxy)acetate

[1089] The product from Example 238F and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the titled compound. MS (ESI+)m/z 597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 238H ethyl(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-hexylphenoxy)acetate

[1090] The product from Example 238G was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 238(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-hexylphenoxy)aceticAcid

[1091] The product from Example 238H was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.25 (m, 2H), 7.17 (t, 1H), 7.09 (d, 2H), 7.03 (d, 2H), 6.80 (d, 2H),6.75 (m, 3H), 6.60 (dd, 1H), 6.42 (d, 1H), 4.59 (s, 2H), 4.23 (s, 2H),4.10 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.60 (t, 2H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 1.55 (m, 2H),1.30 (m, 6H), 0.88 (t, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 667 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 239 ethylN-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycinate

[1092] The product from Example 116B and sarcosine hydrochloride wereprocessed as described in Example 68D to provide the titled compound. IHNMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.25 (m, 7H), 7.15 (m, 3H), 6.95 (m, 1H), 6.90(d, 2H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.55 (dd, 1H), 6.50 (m, 1H), 6.32 (s, 1H), 4.17(q, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 4.02 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 2H), 3.07(s, 3H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.57 (t, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.15 (m, 2H), 1.26(t, 3H) );MS (ESI+) m/z 674 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 240N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine

[1093] The product from Example 239 was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.32 (d, 1H), 7.25 (m, 9H), 7.15 (m, 2H), 6.86 (d, 2H), 6.60 (m, 2H),6.26 (t, 1H), 4.47 (br.s, 4H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.82 (t, 2H), 3.07 (s, 3H),2.75 (s, 3H), 2.57 (t, 2H), 2.10 (m, 2H), 2.08 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 241 ethyl(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetate

[1094] The product from Example 91G was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃)δ 7.29 (d, 1H), 7.20 (m, 3H), 7.10 (m, 2H), 6.91 (d, 1H), 6.91 (d, 2H),6.75 (m, 2H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 6.22 (s, 1H), 4.63 (s, 2H), 4.23 (q, 2H),4.07 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 2.95 (s, 3H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.25 (t, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 645 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 242N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 242AN-di-(3-(benzyl(4-(3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)benzoyl)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1095] The product from Example 88F (50 mg, 0.087 mmoles) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (0.5 ml) was treated with triphenylphosphine (46 mg,0.174 mmoles) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (0.1 ml),di-t-butylazodicarboxylate (30 mg, 0.131 mmoles) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (0.1 ml), 2-cyclopropylethanol (9.26 mg, 0.109 mmoles)in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (0.109 ml) at room temperature overnight.Di-t-butylazodicarboxylate (30 mg, 0.131 mmoles) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (0.1 ml) and 2-cyclopropylethanol (9.26 mg, 0.109mmoles) in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (0.109 ml) were added and reactionwas continued at room temperature overnight. Reaction mixture wasdiluted with ethyl acetate and washed with water and brine, dried oversodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vaccuo. Theresidue was purified by HPLC to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 242BN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethox)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1096] The product from Example 242A was treated with 22N aqueous sodiumhydroxide: 1 tetrahydrofuran: 1 ethanol (4 ml) at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture acidified with 1N hydrochloric acid,extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated in vaccuo. Theresidue purified by HPLC to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, 2H), 7.45 (m, 3H), 7.28 (d, 4H),7.21 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.07 (t, 2H),2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 1.63 (dd, 2H), 0.83 (m, 1H), 0.42 (m, 2H),0.11 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 569 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 243N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cvclopentylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1097] The product from Example 88F and cyclopentylmethanol wereprocessed as described in Example 242A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, 2H), 7.45(m, 3H), 7.28 (d, 4H), 7.20 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.09(s, 2H), 3.89 (d, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 1.77(m, 2H), 1.47-1.68 (m, 4H), 1.33 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 583 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 244N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1098] The product from Example 88F and tetrahydro-2-furanmethanol wereprocessed as described in Example 242A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, 2H), 7.45(m, 3H), 7.29 (d, 4H), 7.22 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.14(m, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.99 (m, 2H), 3.77 (m, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42(s, 3H), 1.99 (m, 1H), 1.85 (m, 2H), 1.68 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 585(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 245N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1099] The product from Example 88F and tetrahydro-3-furanmethanol wereprocessed as described in Example 242A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, 2H), 7.45(m, 3H), 7.29 (d, 4H), 7.22 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.09(s, 2H), 3.71-4.05 (m, 4H), 3.64 (m, 1H), 3.53 (m, 1H), 2.92 (s, 3H),2.66 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.01 (m, 1H), 1.66 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z585 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 246N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1100] The product from Example 88F and 2-phenyl ethanol were processedas described in Example 242A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, 2H), 7.44 (m, 3H), 7.30(m, 8H), 7.20 (m, 5H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.25 (t, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 4.09(s, 2H), 3.04 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 605(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 247N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1101] The product from Example 88F and benzyl alcohol were processed asdescribed in Example 242A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, 2H), 7.45 (m, 5H), 7.39 (m,2H), 7.31 (m, 7H), 7.22 (m, 2H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 5.17 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s,2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 591 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 248N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1102] The product from Example 88F and N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidonewere processed as described in Example 242A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.66 (d, 2H), 7.45(m, 3H), 7.28 (d, 4H), 7.21 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.13(t, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.55 (t, 2H), 3.44 (t, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42(s, 3H), 2.20 (t, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 612 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 249N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1103] The product from Example 88F and 4-methyl-5-thiazoleethanol wereprocessed as described in Example 242A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 7.65(d, 2H), 7.45 (m, 3H), 7.28 (d, 4H), 7.21 (m, 4H), 7.01 (m, 3H), 4.20(t, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 3.23 (t, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42(s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 626 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 250N-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}benzoyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 250A 1-(allyloxy)-4-bromobenzene

[1104] 4-Bromophenol was processed as described in Example 88C toprovide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 250BN-(3-((4-(4-(allyloxy)benzoyl)benzyl)(benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1105] The product Example 88B was processed as described in Example 88Dusing the product from Example 250A instead of1-(allyloxy)-3-bromobenzene to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 250Cdi-N-(3-((4-(4-(allyloxy)benzoyl)benzyl)(benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1106] The product from Example 250B was processed as described inExample 6D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 250D

[1107] The product from Example 250C was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 250EN-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}benzoyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1108] The product from Example 250D (50 mg, 0.087 mmole),(4S)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol (79.3 mg, 0.6 mmole),di-tert-butyl azodicarboxylate (30 mg, 0.13 mmole), andtriphenyiphosphine (45 mg, 0.17 mmole) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran(2 mL) in a capped test-tube and shaked at room temperature overnight.Ethyl acetate (2mL) was added to dilute the reaction mixture. Then, thediluted organic solution was washed with water (2niL) and brine (2 ml),dred (Na₂SO₄), concentrated in vaccuo, and purified by HPLC to give theethylene glycol protected compound. To the ethylene glycol protectedcompound was added 2N NaOH solution (2 ml), tetrahydrofuran (1 mL), andethyl alcohol (1 mL). The mixture was shaken at room temperatureovernight. Then 1N HCl solution was used to adjust the PH to 2˜3. Ethylacetate (4 mL) was used to extract the product. The extraction solutionwas concentrated in vaccuo and purified by HFPL_(C) to provide thetitled compound. ¹H NMR (500 M, DMSO- d₆) δ ppm 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.70 (m,2H), 7.60 (m, 2H), 7.44 (m, 2H), 7.28 (m, 4H), 7.21 (m, 1H), 7.03 (m,5H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 4.11 (m, 1H), 4. 10 (s, 2H), 3.97 (dd, 1H), 3.82 (m,1H), 3.46 (d, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) nl/z 575(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 251N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycineEXAMPLE 251A methylN-(4-(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)glycinate

[1109] The product from Example 233 (28.7 mg, 0.05 mmoles) in anhydrousdimethylformamide (0.5 ml) was treated with1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (14 mg,0.07 mmoles) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (10 mg, 0.07 mmoles) atroom temperature for 15 minutes. A mixture of glycine methyl esterhydrochloride (12.6 mg, 0.1 mmole) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.014ml, 0.1 mmole) in anhydrous dimethylformamide (0.235 ml) was added tothe reaction and shaken at room temperature overnight. The reactonmixture was acidified with 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extractedwith dichloromethane. The organic layer was washed with saturatedaqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and brine, dried over anhydroussodium sulfate, filtered and filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The residuepurified by HPLC to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 251BN-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine

[1110] The product from Example 251A was treated with 22N aqueous sodiumhydroxide: 1 tetrahydrofuran: 1 ethanol (2 ml) at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture acidified with 1N hydrochloric acid topH 3-4, extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated invacuo. The residue purified by HPLC to provide the titled compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.13-12.81 (br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.18 (t,1H), 7.14-7.34 (m, 7H), 6.98 (m, 7H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00(s, 2H), 3.95 (t, 2H), 3.74 (d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.30(t, 2H), 1.93 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 632 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 252N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine

[1111] The product from Example 233 and beta-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.91-12.41(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.90 (m, 1H), 7.22 (m, 7H), 6.88-7.09 (m, 7H),6.82 (d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, 2H), 3.24 (dd, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.37 (t, 2H), 2.21 (t, 2H), 1.91 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2534-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[1112] The product from Example 233 and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.75-12.25(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.83 (t, 1H), 7.24 (m, 7H), 6.98 (m, 7H), 6.82(d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 3.05 (dd, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.20 (m, 4H), 1.91 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 660 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 254N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine

[1113] The product from Example 233 and N-methylglycine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.13-13.26(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 6.99 (m, 7H), 6.82 (d, J=8.7 Hz,2H), 4.12 (s, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.96 (m, 5H), 3.01 (s, 3H), 3.01 (s,2H), 2.82 (s, 1H), 2.50 (m, 1H), 2.37 (m, 4H), 1.92 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+)m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 255N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicAcid

[1114] The product from Example 233 and L-glutamic acid dimethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.33-12.71(br.s, 1H), 11.89-12.26 (br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m,7H), 6.99 (m, 7H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.22 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s,2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.28 (m, 4H), 1.95 (m,3H), 1.77 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 704 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 256N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine

[1115] The product from Example 233 and L-valine methyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.18-12.73(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.98 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 6.97 (m, 7H), 6.82(d, 2H), 4.14 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.34 (m, 2H), 2.03 (m, 1H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 0.87(dd, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 674 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2574-{4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylicAcid

[1116] The product from Example 233 and4-amino-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester hydrochloridewere processed as described in Example 251A and B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.89-12.33 (br.s, 1H), 9.81 (s,1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.98 (m, 7H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 6.65 (d,1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.97 (t, 2H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 2.91 (s,3H), 2.38 (m, 5H), 1.99 (m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 697 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 258N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serineEXAMPLE 258A tert-butylN-(4-(4-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-L-serinate

[1117] The product from Example 233 and O-tert-butyl L-serine tert-butylester hydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A toprovide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 258BN-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serine

[1118] The product from Example 258A was treated with 10%trifluoroacetic acid in dichloromethane (2 ml) for 5 hours at roomtemperature and concentrated in vacuo. Residue purified by HPLC toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.04-12.95(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.00 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m, 7H), 6.88-7.09 (m, 7H),6.82 (d, 2H), 4.29 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.95 (t, 2H),3.65 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.32 (m, 2H), 1.94 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 662 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 259N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine

[1119] The product from Example 233 and L-isoleucine tert-butyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and 258B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.06-12.82(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 6.87-7.09 (m, 7H),6.82 (d, 2H), 4.19 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.33 (m, 2H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.76 (m, 1H),1.40 (m, 1H), 1.18 (m, 1H), 0.83 (m, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 688 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 260N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl{amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine

[1120] The product from Example 233 and L-glutamine tert-butyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and 258B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.00-12.89(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.13 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.98 (m, 7H), 6.82(d, 2H), 6.73 (s, 1H), 4.16 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.95(m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.29 (t, 2H), 2.12 (m, 2H), 1.94(m, 3H), 1.74 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 703 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 261N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine

[1121] The product from Example 234B and glycine methyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.13-12.77(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.12 (t, 1H), 7.24 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.94(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 3.73(d, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.19 (t, 2H), 1.55-1.79 (m, 4H); MS(ESI+) m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 262N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine

[1122] The product from Example 234B and beta-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.84-12.51(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.85 (t, 1H), 7.22 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 6.94 (m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, 220H), 3.23 (dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.36 (t, 2H), 2.11 (t,2H), 1.64 (m, 4H); MS (ESI+) m/z 660 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2634-{[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[1123] The product from Example 234B and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR 30 (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.33-12.51(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.79 (t, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.94(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 3.04(dd, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.21 (t, 2H), 2.12 (t, 2H), 1.63(m, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 674 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 264N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-N-methylglycine

[1124] The product from Example 234B and N-methylglycine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.20-13.15(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.95 (m, 6H), 6.82(d, 2H), 4.12 (s, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 3H), 3.01(s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.81 (s, 1H), 2.40 (m, 4H), 2.27 (t, 1H),1.58-1.79 (m, 4H); MS (ESI+) m/z 660 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 265N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-glutamicAcid

[1125] The product from Example 234B and L-glutamic acid dimethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.60-13.04(br.s, 2H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.95(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.21 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93(t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.28 (m, 2H), 2.19 (t, 2H), 1.96(m, 1H), 1.60-1.82 (m, 5H); MS (ESI+) m/z 718 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 266N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-valine

[1126] The product from Example 234B and L-valine methyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.15-12.77(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.94(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.15 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.94(t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.23 (m, 2H), 2.04 (m, 1H), 1.67(m, 4H), 0.88 (dd, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 688 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2671-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-proline

[1127] The product from Example 234B and L-proline methyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.95-13.15(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.95 (m, 6H), 6.82(d, 2H), 4.21 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.52(m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.34 (t, 2H), 1.99-2.27 (m, 2H),1.87 (m, 2H), 1.68 (m, 4 H; MS (ESI+) m/z 686 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2685-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)pentanamide

[1128] The product from Example 234B and alpha-amino-gamma-butyrolactonehydrobromide were processed as described in Example 251A to provide thetitled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) o 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, 1H),7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.94 (m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.53 (dd, 1H),4.34 (t, 1H), 4.20 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H),3.44 (m, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.16 (m, 3H), 1.55-1.78 (m,4H); MS (ESI+) m/z 672 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 269N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-f(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-serine

[1129] The product from Example 234B and O-tert-butyl L-serinetert-butyl ester hydrochloride were processed as described in Example251A and 258B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 11.98-13.00 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03(t, 1H), 6.94 (m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.27 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00(s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 3.65 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.22(m, 2H), 1.66 (m, 4H); MS (ESI+) m/z 676 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 270N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-isoleucine

[1130] The product from Example 234B and L-isoleucine tert-butyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and 258B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.09-12.71(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.94(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.19 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.93(t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.21 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.80 (m, 5H),1.39 (m, 1H), 1.20 (m, 1H), 0.84 (m, 6H); MS (ESI+) m/z 702 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2714-{[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicAcid

[1131] The product from Example 95C and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.69-12.36(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.09 (t, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.96(m, 6H), 6.83 (d, 2H), 4.43 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.15(m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.20 (t, 2H), 1.66 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 632 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 272N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine

[1132] The product from Example 95C and N-methylglycine ethyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.40-13.15(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.93 (m, 6H), 6.82(dd, 2H), 4.84 (s, 1H), 4.69 (s, 1H), 4.17 (s, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00(m, 3H), 3.04 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.85 (s, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 618 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 273N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-valine

[1133] The product from Example 95C and L-valine methyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.36-13.13(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03 (t, 1H), 6.95(m, 6H), 6.82 (d, 2H), 4.58 (d, 2H), 4.21 (dd, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00(s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.10 (m, 1H), 0.87 (dd, 6H); MS(ESI+) m/z 646 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2742-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)acetamide

[1134] The product from Example 95C and alpha-amino-gamma-butyrolactonehydrobromide were processed as described in Example 251A to provide thetitled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.62 (d, 1H),7.23 (m, 7H), 7.00 (m, 7H), 6.84 (d, 2H), 4.69 (dd, 1H), 4.52 (d, 2H),4.36 (m, 1H), 4.23 (dd, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H),2.39 (m, 4H), 2.27 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) m/z 630 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 275N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-serine

[1135] The product from Example 95C and O-tert-butyl L-serine tert-butylester hydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and 258Bto provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 M/z, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.26-13.13(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.01 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.00 (m, 7H), 6.84(d, 2H), 4.54 (s, 2H), 4.36 (m, 1H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 3.78(m, 1H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 634(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 276N˜2˜-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-asparagine

[1136] The product from Example 95C and L-aspargine tert-butyl esterhydrochloride were processed as described in Example 251A and 258B toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.18-13.09(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 7H), 7.03(t, 1H), 6.94 (m, 6H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 6.84 (d, 2H), 4.60 (dd, 1H), 4.49(s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.00 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.60 (d2H), 2.39 (s,3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 661 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 277N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(2-hydrazino-2-oxoethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1137] The product from Example 95C and tert-butyl carbazate wereprocessed as described in Example 251A and 258B to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.22 (m, 7H), 6.99(m, 7H), 6.83 (d, 2H), 4.64 (m, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 4.01 (s, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 561 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 278N-(3-{benzy[4-(3-{[(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 278A(5S)-5-((3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)methyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

[1138] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole),(S)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-pyrrolidinone (58 mg, 0.5 mmole), di-tert-butylazodicarboxylate (69 mg, 0.3 mmole), and triphenylphosphine (77 mg, 0.3mmole) were dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (1.5 mL) in a capped test-tubeand shaked at room temperature overnight. Ethyl acetate (2 mL) was addedto dilute the reaction mixture. Then, the diluted organic solution waswashed with water (2 mL) and saturated sodium chloride solution (2 mL),dried in vaccuo, and purified by HPLC to give the pure intermediate.

EXAMPLE 278B(5S)-5-((3-(4-(((3-amino-2-methylphenyl)(benzyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)methyl)pyrrolidin-2-one

[1139] To the product from Example 278A in a capped test-tube were addediron powder (78.4 mg, 1.4 mmoles), NH₄Cl (7.5 mg, 1.4 mmoles), ethylalcohol (3 mL) and water (1 mL). The reaction mixture was shakenviolently at 80° C. overnight. CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL) was added to extract theproduct. Then, the reaction mixture was filtered. The CH₂Cl₂ layer wasseparated and dried in vaccuo.

EXAMPLE 278CN-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino{-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1140] The dried product from example 278B was dissolved in anhydrouspyridine (3 mL) at 0° C. for 30 minutes. Then methanesulfonyl chloride(50 μL, 6 mmoles) was injected. The reaction mixture was let to stand atroom temperature for 3 hours. Then the reaction mixture was dried invaccuo, dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (4 mL), filtered and dried in vaccuo. Thefinal residue was purified by BPL_(C) to provide the titled compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.76 (s, 1H), 7.27 (in, 7H), 7.20(m, 1H), 7.04 (in, 1H), 6.95 (in, 4H), 6.71 (m, 1H), 6.53 (in, 2H), 4.06(s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.92 (in, 1H), 3.82 (in, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39(s, 3H), 2.04-2.29 (m, 3H), 1.80 (in, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 586 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2791-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-3-carboxylicAcid EXAMPLE 279A

[1141] ethyl1-(4-(3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)piperidine-3-carboxylate

[1142] The product from Example 116 (57 mg, 0.10 mmole),1-[3-(dimethylainino)propyl]-1-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (27 mg,0.14 mmole), and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (19 mg, 0.14 mmole) weredissolved in N,N-dimethylformamide (1.5 mL) and let stand for 15 minutesat room temperature. Ethyl nipecotate (31 mg, 0.20 mmole) andN,N-diisopropylethyl amine (35 μL, 0.20 mmole) in N,N-diinethylformamide(0.5 ml) were added. The reaction mixture was shaken at room temperatureovernight. Then the reaction mixture was acidified with 1N hydrochloricacid (3 mL) and extracted with dichloromethane (3 mL). The organic layerwas washed with saturated NaHCO₃ solution (3 mL) and brine (3mL), dried(MgSO₄), and concentrated in vaccuo. The crude product was purifiedusing HPLC to provide the ester compound.

EXAMPLE 279B1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxyl}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-3-carboxylicAcid

[1143] The product from Example 279A was treated with 2N NaOH aqueoussolution (1 mL), ethyl alcohol (0.5 mL) and tetrahydrofuran (0.5 mL) atroom temperature overnight. 1N hydrochloric acid was dropped to thereaction mixture until pH=2˜3. Ethyl acetate (3 mL) was used to extractthe product. The organic layer was separated, dried (Na₂SO₄),concentrated in vaccuo, and purified by HPLC to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.03-12.70 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s,1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.49 (m,2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.82 (m, 1H),3.72 (m, 1H), 3.31 (dd, J=13.6, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 2.98 (t, J=11.1 Hz, 1H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.38 (m, 5H), 2.24 (m, 1H), 1.90 (m, 3H), 1.65 (m, 1H),1.52 (m, 1H), 1.34 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 686.1 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2801-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicAcid

[1144] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and ethylisonipecotate (31 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as in Example 279A andB to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆ δ 12.05-12.35(br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.69(dd, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.20 (d, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94(t, 2H), 3.77 (d, 1H), 3.05 (t, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.70 (t, 1H), 2.47(m, 1H), 2.43 (m, 2H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 1.79 (m, 2H), 1.45(m, 1H), 1.34 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) -m/z 686.4 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2811-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl[piperidine-2-carboxylicAcid

[1145] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and ethylpipecolinate (31 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as in Example 279A and Bto provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.29-13.30(br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.69(m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 5.07 (d, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94(m, 2H), 3.77 (d, 1H), 3.09 (m, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.12 (m, 1H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m, 2H), 1.49 (m, 1H), 1.35(m, 1H), 1.21 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 685.9 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2821-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]proline

[1146] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and H-PRO-OMEhydrochloride (33 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as in Example 279A andB to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) a11.66-13.20 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95(m, 4H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.46 (m, 0H), 4.22 (m, 1H), 4.06(s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.93 (m, 2H), 3.50 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.39 (m, 2H), 1.98-2.25 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.97 (m, 4H); MS (APCI+)m/z 672.5 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 283N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-1(3-methyloxetan-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1147] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and3-methyl-3-oxetanemethanol (51 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as inExample 278A-C to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.72 (m, 1H),6.53 (m, 2H), 4.45 (d, 1H), 4.27 (d, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H),4.01 (s, 1H), 3.78 (dd, 1H), 3.64 (dd, 1H), 3.38 (d, , 1H), 2.91 (s,3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.33 (s, 2H), 0.99 (s, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 573(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2842-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)methyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicAcid EXAMPLE 284A ethyl2-((3-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)methyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate

[1148] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and ethyl2-hydroxymethyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylate (51 mg, 0.5 mmole) wereprocessed as in Example 278A-C to provide the ester compound.

EXAMPLE 284B2-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)methyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicAcid

[1149] To the product from Example 284A was added 2N hydrochloric acid(1 mL), tetrahydrofuran (0.5 mL) and water (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Water (2mL) wasadded. The solution was neutralized with 1N hydrochloric aid untilpH=2˜3. The product was extracted with ethyl acetate (2 mL), dried invaccuo, and purified by HPLC to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.01-12.29 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.03(m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03(s, 2H), 3.94 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.67(m, 1H), 1.57 (m, 1H), 1.05 (m, 1H), 0.92 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 587.1(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 285N-(3-{benzyl{4-(3-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamideEXAMPLE 285AN-(3-(benzyl(4-(3-(((4S)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1150] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and(S)-(+)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol (66 mg, 0.5 mmole) wereprocessed as in Example 278A-C to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 285B N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3- f[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1151] The product from Example 285A was treated with tetrafluoroaceticacid (0.20 mL) and dichloromethane (1.8 mL). The reaction mixture wasstirred for 3 hours at room temperature, then dried in vaccuo, andpurified by HPLC to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.69(m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 3.81(m, 1H), 3.75 (m, 1H), 3.41 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS(APCI+) m/z 563.2 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2864-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)cyclohexanecarboxylicAcid

[1152] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and ethyl4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate (86 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as inExample 278 A-C and 284B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.88-12.20 (m, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.03 (m,1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.52 (m, 1H), 6.46 (m, 1H), 4.20-4.52(m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H),2.17-2.38 (m, 1H), 1.85-2.06 (m, 3H), 1.57-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.29-1.55 (m,3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 615.1 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 287N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1153] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) andtetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-ol (51 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as in Example278A-C to provide the titled compound. .H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95(s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.73 (dd, 1H), 6.56(m, 1H), 6.48 (dd, 1H), 4.53 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.81(m, 2H), 3.45 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.55(m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 573.7 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 288N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1154] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and3-hydroxytetrahydrofuran (44 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as in Example278A-C to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95(s, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 6.99 (m, 5H), 6.67 (m, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.97(m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.79 (m, 4H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39(s, 3H), 2.17 (m, 1H), 1.93 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 559.6 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 289N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1155] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and(S)-(-)-2-hydroxymethyl-1-methylpyrrolidine (58 mg, 0.5 mmole) wereprocessed as in Example 278A-C to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR(500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 8H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.95 (m,4H), 6.79 (d, 1H), 6.64 (dd, 1H), 6.58 (dd, 1H), 4.31 (dd, 1H), 4.16(dd, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 2.93 (d, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.77(d, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 1.86 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 586(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 290N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide

[1156] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) andpyridine-3-methanol (55 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as in Example278A-C to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95(s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.71 (d, 1H), 8.20 (d, 1H), 7.73 (dd, 1H), 7.28(m, 7H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.81 (dd, 1H), 6.66(t, 1H), 6.55 (dd, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 2.91(s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 580 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 291N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1157] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinol (51 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as in Example278A-C and 285B to provide the title compound processed as in Example278A-C and 285B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.28 (m, 7H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H),6.75 (m, 1H), 6.58 (m, 2H), 4.23 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H),4.03 (m, 1H), 3.89 (m, 1H), 3.20 (m, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H),2.10 (m, 1H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.70 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 572 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 292 N-{3-[benzyl(4-f3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1158] The product from Example 61F (88 mg, 0.2 mmole) and1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinol (51 mg, 0.5 mmole) were processed as in Example278A-C to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95(s, 1H), 7.29 (m, 7H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.72(m, 1H), 6.56 (m, 2H), 5.12 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.04 (s, 2H), 3.33(m, 1H), 3.23 (m, 1H), 3.11 (m, 1H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.85 (m, 3H), 2.57(m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.24 (m, 1H), 2.03 (m, 1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 572.6(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 293N-{3-[benzyl(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide

[1159] The product from Example 6A and 2-flouro-4-chloro-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described in Example 6B-D to provide thetitled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.25 (m, 8H),7.04 (t, 1H), 6.99 (d, 1H), 6.94 (d, 1H), 4.08 (s, 4H), 2.89 (s, 3H),2.34 (s, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 433 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 294N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicAcid

[1160] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) andH-GLU(OME)-OME hydrochloride (42 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as inExample 279 A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.32-12.71 (br.s, 1H), 11.89-12.32 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H),8.10 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.68 (dd, 1H),6.49 (m, 2H), 4.20 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H),2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.26 (m, 4H), 1.93 (m, 3H), 1.75 (m, 1H); MS(APCI+) m/z 703.9 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2954-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyllphenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide

[1161] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and(x-Amino-y-butyrolactone hydrobromide (36 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processedas in Example 279A to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 M/z,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.36 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.94(m, 4H), 6.69 (dd, 1H), 6.50 (m, 2H), 4.53 (d, 1H), 4.33 (d, 1H), 4.19(ddd, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.35 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 1.91 (m, 2H); MS(APCI+) m/z 702.9 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 296N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-leucine

[1162] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and L-leucinemethyl ester hydrochloride (36 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as inExample 279A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.22-12.61 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.06 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m,8H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.67 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.22 (m,1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.91 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,3H), 2.26 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 1.60 (m, 1H), 1.47 (m, 2H), 0.85 (d,3H), 0.81 (d, 3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 688.7 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 297N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-F(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid

[1163] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) andH-ASP(OME)-OME hydrocloride (36 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as inExample 279A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 11.68-13.28 (br.s, 2H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m,8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.68 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.53 (m,1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.68 (m,1H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.24 (m, 2H), 1.89 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+)m/z 690.7 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 298N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine

[1164] The product from Example 116B (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and L-valinemethyl ester hydrochloride (34 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as inExample 279A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.03-12.85 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.96 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m,8H), 7.04 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.68 (dd, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.14 (dd,1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.92 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,3H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.02 (m, 1H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 0.86 (s, 3H), 0.85 (s,3H); MS (APCI+) m/z 674.7 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 2991-[(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

[1165] The product from Example 91 (62 mg, 0.1 mmoles) in anhydrousdimethylformamide (1.0 ml) was treated with1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (27 mg,0.14 mmoles) and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (19 mg, 0.14 mmoles) atroom temperature for 15 minutes. A mixture of isonipecotamide (24.4 mg,0.21 mmole) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.056 ml, 0.4 mmoles) inanhydrous dimethylformamide (0.2 ml) was added to the reaction andshaken at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture was acidifiedwith 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extracted with dichloromethane.The organic layer was washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution and brine, .dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered andfiltrate concentrated in vacuo. The residue —9 purified by HPLC toprovide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.94 (s, 1H),7.37 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 4H), 7.09 (m, 2H), 6.96 (m, 5H), 6.78 (d, 1H),6.75 (s, 1H), 6.45 (dd, 1H), 4.92 (m, 2H), 4.23 (d, 1H), 4.07 (d, 4H),3.79 (d, 1H), 3.00 (t, 1H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.64 (m, 1H), 2.32 (m, 4H),1.71 (m, 2H), 1.51 (m, 1H), 1.33 (m, 1H); MS (ESI+) “r/z 727 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3002-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide

[1166] The product from Example 91 and 1-(3-aminopropyl)-2-pyrrolidinonewere processed as described in Example 299 to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 0.94 (s, 1H), 7.92 (t, 1H), 7.40(d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 3H), 7.09 (m, 2H), 6.96 (m, 5H), 6.74 (d, 1H), 6.51(dd, 1H), 4.56 (s, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H), 3.27 (m, 2H), 3.13 (t, 2H), 3.07(dd, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.18 (t, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 1.56(m, 2H); MS (ESI+) m/z 741 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3012-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)acetamide

[1167] The product from Example 91 and 5-(aminomethyl)thiazole wereprocessed as described in Example 299 to provide the titled compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.47 (t, 1H), 7.39(m, 2H), 7.27 (m, 3H), 7.09 (m, 2H), 6.96 (m, 5H), 6.79 (d, 1H), 6.50(dd, 1H), 4.66 (s, 2H), 4.46 (d, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33(s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 713 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 3022-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl)acetamide

[1168] The product from Example 91 and N-(3-aminopropyl)morpholine wereprocessed as described in Example 299 to provide the titled compound. ¹HNMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.08 (t, 1H), 7.41 (d, 1H), 7.26(m, 3H), 7.10 (m, 2H), 6.96 (m, 5H), 6.79 (d, 1H), 6.50 (dd, 1H), 4.59(s, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H), 3.96 (d, 2H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 3.39 (d, 2H), 3.20(dd, 2H), 3.05 (m, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.82 (m, 2H); MS(ESI+) m/z 743 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 303N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serineEXAMPLE 303A

[1169] The product from Example 116 (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) andO-tert-butyl-L-serine tert-butyl ester hydrochloride (60 mg, 0.20 mmole)were processed as in Example 279A to provide the titled compound.

EXAMPLE 303B

[1170] The product from example 303A was treated with trifluoroaceticacid (0.2m) and dichloromethane (1.8 mL) at room temperature for about 4hours with shaking. Saturated NaHCO₃ solution (2 mL) was added toneutralize the reaction mixture 1N hydrochloric acid was used to adjustthe pH value to 2-3. The organic layer was separated, dried (MgSO₄),concentrated in vaccuo, and purified by HPLC to provide the titledcompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 11.94-12.89 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s,1H), 7.98 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m, 8H), 7.03 (m, 1H), 6.94 (m, 4H), 6.68 (dd,1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.27 (m, 1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.94 (t,2H), 3.67 (dd, 1H), 3.61 (dd, 1H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.30 (t,2H), 1.90 (m, 2H); MS (APCI+) m/z 662.1 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 304N-2-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine

[1171] The product from Example 116 (57 mg, 0.10 mmole) and L-glutaminetert-butyl ester hydrochloride (26 mg, 0.20 mmole) were processed as inExample 303A and B to provide the titled compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 12.07-12.91 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.11 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m,9H), 7.05 (m, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.71 (m, 2H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.15 (m,1H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.93 (t, 2H), 2.91 (s, 3H), 2.40 (s,3H), 2.27 (t, 2H), 2.11 (t, 2H), 1.92 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, 2H), 1.73 (m,1H); MS (APCI+) m/z 703.7 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 305(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 305A 4-fluorobenzene-1,3-diol

[1172] [1-(Chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octanebis(tetrafluoroborate)] (SELECTFLUOR) (1.61 g., 4.54 mmoles) inanhydrous acetonitrile (50 mL) was treated with resorcinol (0.500 g.,4.54 mmoles) and heated at 100° C. overnight. The reaction was dilutedwith diethyl ether, washed with H₂O (2×), saturated NaHCO₃ (2×), brine,dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. MS (DCI) m/z 129 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 305B 3-(allyloxy)-4-fluorophenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate

[1173] The product from Example 305A was processed as described inExample 63A. MS (DCI) m/z 300 (M+NH4)+.

EXAMPLE 305C 3-(allyloxy)-4-fluorophenol

[1174] The product from Example 305B was processed as described inExample 63B. MS (DCI) m/z 168 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 305D 4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde

[1175] The product from Example 305C and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde wereprocessed as in Example 61C to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 305EN-(4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1176] The product from Example 305D and 2-methyl-3-nitroaniline wereprocessed as in Example 6A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI−) m/z407 (M−H)⁻.

EXAMPLE 305FN-(4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-fluorophenoxy)benzyl)-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1177] The product from Example 305E and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 535 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 305G5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenol

[1178] The product from Example 305F was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 305H ethyl(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)acetate

[1179] The product from Example 305G and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 3051 ethyl(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)acetate

[1180] The product from Example 305H was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 305J(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)aceticacid

[1181] The product from Example 3051 was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO) δ 8.95(s, 1H), 7.26 (d, 2H), 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.11 (m, 1H), 7.05 (d, 1H), 7.00(d, 1H), 6.95 (m, 2H), 6.88 (d, 2H), 6.82 (m, 1H), 6.48 (m, 1H), 4.75(s, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS(ESI+) m/z 601 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 306(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid EXAMPLE 306A ethyl(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)Acetate

[1182] The product from Example 91D was processed as in Examples 33A and62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 306B ethyl(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[1183] The product from Example 306A (86 mg, 0.18 mmoles) in anhydrousdimethylformamide (1 mL) was treated with Hunig's base (0.107 mL, 0.5mmoles) and 1-(bromomethyl)-2-fluorobenzene (0.198 mL, 0.9 mmoles) inanhydrous dimethylformamide (1 mL) and heated at 90° C. for 72 hours.The reaction was diluted with ether, washed with saturated NH₄Cl, water,brine, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, and filtrate concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue purified by using ethyl acetate and hexanegradient on 10 g silica column to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 306C ethyl(5-(4-(((3-amino-2-methylphenyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)acetate

[1184] The product from Example 306B in ethanol (1.2 mL) and H₂O (0.6mL) was treated with iron powder (100 mg, 1.8 mmoles) and NH₄Cl (10 mg,0.18 mmoles) at 80° C. overnight. The reaction mixture filtered, residuewashed with methanol and dichloromethane, the filtrate concentrated invacuo to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 306D ethyl(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetateCompound with Ethane (1:1)

[1185] The product from Example 306C in anhydrous pyridine (1.5 mL) wascooled at 0° C. and treated with methane sulfonyl chloride (0.042 mL,0.54 mmoles) at 0° C. for 1 hour, then room temperature for 1 hour. Thereaction mixture concentrated in vacuo, residue dissolved indichloromethane, filtered and filtrate concentrated in vacuo to providethe title compound.

EXAMPLE 306E

[1186] The product from Example 306D was treated with 2M aqueous NaOH (2mL), tetrahydrofuran (1 mL) and ethanol (1 mL) at room temperatureovernight. The reaction was acidified with 1 M aqueous hydrochloric acidto pH 3-4, extracted with ethyl acetate, dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered andfiltrate concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by HPLC toprovide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 12.76-13.43(br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.26 (m, 4H), 7.07 (m, 3H), 6.95(m, 4H), 6.77 (d, 1H), 6.47 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 4.07(s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 599 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 307(5-(4-(((2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticAcid

[1187] The product from Example 306A and 1-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)benzenewere processed as described in Example 306B-E to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, 1H),7.42 (d, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.28 (m, 3H), 7.15 (m, 1H), 7.15 (br.s, 1H),7.07 (t, 1H), 7.00 (t, 2H), 6.93 (d, 2H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.46 (dd, 1H),4.78 (s, 2H), 4.17 (s, 21H), 4.11 (s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 3H);MS (ESI+) m/z 681 (M+22).

EXAMPLE 308(5-(4-(((4-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticAcid

[1188] The product from Example 306A and 1-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)benzenewere processed as described in Example 306B-E to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 12.84-13.29 (br.s, 1H), 8.95(s, 1H), 7.45 (d, 2H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d,2H), 7.04 (t, 1H), 6.95 (m, 4H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.48 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s,2H), 4.03 (d, 4H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 661 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 309(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-dichlorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid

[1189] The product from Example 306A and2,4-dichloro-1-(iodomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.78-13.45 (br.s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 7.52 (d, 1H), 7.38 (d, 2H),7.32 (dd, 1H), 7.26 (d, 2H), 7.07 (t, 1H), 7.00 (d, 2H), 6.93 (d, 2H),6.76 (d, 1H), 6.46 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.16 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H),2.90 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 651 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 310(2-chloro-5-(4-(((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1190] The product from Example 306A and2-fluoro-4-chloro-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.86-13.21 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.28 (m, 4H),7.17 (d, 1H), 7.06 (t, 1H), 6.96 (m, 4H), 6.77 (d, 1H), 6.47 (dd, 1H),4.78 (s, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z633 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 311(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonvl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1191] The product from Example 306A and2-chloro-4-fluoro-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.86-13.32 (br.s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 1H), 7.39 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, 1H),7.26 (d, 2H), 7.11 (t, 1H), 7.07 (d, 1H), 7.01 (t, 2H), 6.93 (d, 2 ”),6.76 (d, 1H), 6.46 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4.09 (s, 2H),2.89 (s, 3H), 2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) nm/z 633 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 312(5-(4-(((2-bromo-4-chlorobenzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticAcid

[1192] The product from Example 306A and2-bromo-4-chloro-1-(bromomethyl)henzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.84-13.32 (br.s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.38 (m, 3H),7.24 (d, 2H), 7.07 (d, 1H), 7.00 (d, 2H), 6.92 (d, 2H), 6.74 (s, 1H),6.46 (dd, 1H), 4.75 (s, 2H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 4. 10 (s, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H),2.30 (s, 3H); MS (ESI+) m/z 695 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 313(2-chloro-5-(4-(((3,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1193] The product from Example 306A and3,4-difluoro-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 M14z, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.91-13.25 (br.s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.27 (m, 4H),7.08 (mn, 2H), 6.95 (mn, 4H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.47 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H),4.05 (d, 4H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H); MS (ESI−) In/z 695 (M+79).

EXAMLE 314(5-(4-(((4-benzoylbenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticAcid

[1194] The product from Example 306A and 4-(bromomethyl)benzophenonewere processed as described in Example 306B-E to provide the titlecompound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ ppm 12.76-13.43 (br.s, 1H), 8.97(s, 1H), 7.67 (m, 5H), 7.55 (t, 2H), 7.46 (d, 2H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 7.29(d, 2H), 7.06 (t, 1H), 7.00 (t, 2H), 6.94 (d, 2H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.48(dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.18 (s, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 2.41(s, 3H); MS (ESI−) m/z 685 (M+79).

EXAMPLE 315(5-(4-(((4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticAcid

[1195] The product from Example 306A and2-fluoro-4-bromo-1-(bromomethyl)benzene were processed as described inExample 306B-E to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ ppm 12.67-13.36 (br.s, 1H), 8.95 (s, 1H), 7.43 (dd, 1H), 7.39 (d, 1H),7.29 (t, 3H), 7.18 (t, 1H), 7.06 (t, 1H), 7.00 (d, 1H), 6.96 (d, 1H),6.93 (d, 2H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.47 (dd, 1H), 4.78 (s, 2H), 4.07 (d, 4H),2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI−) m/z 679 (M+H).

EXAMPLE 316N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)glycine

[1196] The product from Example 91I was processed as described inExample 104B to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.97 (s, 1H), 8.18 (t, 1H), 7.40 (d, 1H), 6.90-7.33 (m, 11H), 6.82 (d,1H), 6.49 (dd, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.83 (d,2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 674 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 317N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)-beta-alanine

[1197] The product from Example 91I and β-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.94 (t, 1H),7.40 (d, 1H), 6.87-7.35 (m, 10H), 6.76 (d, 1H), 6.50 (dd, 1H), 4.56 (s,2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.32 (q, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.39 (t,3H), 2.33 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 688 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 3184-(((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyleamino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)anino)butanoicAcid

[1198] The product from Example 911 and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.97 (t, 1H),7.39 (d, 1H), 6.88-7.33 (m, 11H), 6.72 (d, 1H), 6.49 (dd, 1H), 4.55 (s,2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.11 (q, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s,3H), 2.19 (t, 2H), 1.61 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 702 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 3194-((4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 319AN-(4-(3-(allyoxy)-4-chlorophenoxy)benzyl)-N-benzyl-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1199] The product from Example 91D and benzyl bromide was processed asdescribed in Example 6B to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 319B ethyl4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoate

[1200] The product from Example 319A was processed as described inExamples 33A and 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 319C4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoicAcid

[1201] The product from Example 319B was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 319D4-((4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)arino)phenyl)amino)methylphenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid

[1202] The product from Example 319C and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 0.97 (s, 1H), 7.84 (t, 1H),7.36 (d, 1H), 7.24 (m, 7H), 6.99 (m, 5H), 6.83 (d, 1H), 6.45 (dd, 1H),4.06 (s, 2H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.99 (t, 2H), 3.04 (dd, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H),2.40 (s, 3H), 2.22 (m, 5H), 1.92 (m, 2H), 1.60 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 694(M+H+.

EXAMPLE 3204-((4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicAcid EXAMPLE 320A ethyl4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoate

[1203] The product from Example 91F was processed as described inExample 116A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 320B4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoicAcid

[1204] The product from Example 320A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D, and 50 to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 320C4-((4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicAcid

[1205] The product from Example 320B and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.03 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H),7.85 (t, 1H), 7.37 (d, 1H), 6.89-7.33 (m, 10H), 6.83 (d, 1H), 6.45 (dd,1H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H), 3.99 (t, 2H), 3.04 (m, 2H), 2.90 (s,3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.21 (m, 4H), 1.91 (m, 2H), 1.60 (m, 2H); MS (ESI)m/z 730 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 321(2R)-2-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)propanoicacid EXAMPLE 321A methyl(2R)-2-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzvl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)propanoate

[1206] The product from Example 91F and methyl-(R)-lactate was processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound.

EXAMPLE 321B(2R)-2-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)propanoicacid

[1207] The product from Example 321A was processed as described inExamples 6C, 6D and 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 13.12 (s, 1H), 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, 1H), 6.82-7.34 (m,10H), 6.66 (d, 1H), 6.47 (dd, 1H), 4.90 (q, 1H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s,2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.51 (d, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 631 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 322N-(3-((4-(4-chloro-3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide

[1208] The product from Example 91F was processed as described inExamples 6C and 6D to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 7.07-7.29 (m, 5H), 6.91 (m, 3H), 6.73 (m, 3H), 6.59 (d, 1H),6.52 (dd, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 5.57 (s, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.06 (s, 2H),2.95 (s, 3H), 2.29 (s, 3H); MS (ESI) m/z 559 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 323(2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid EXAMPLE 323AN-(4-(3-(allyloxy)-4-bromophenoxy)benzyl)-N-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-N-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amine

[1209] The product from Example 63D and 2,4-difluorobenzyl bromide wereprocessed as described in Example 6B to provide the title compound. MS(ESI+) m/z 597 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323B

[1210] The product from Example 323A was processed as described inExample 33A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 557 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323C ethyl(2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[1211] The product from Example 323B and ethyl glycolate were processedas described in Example 62A to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z641 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323D ethyl(2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetate

[1212] The product from Example 323C was processed as described inExample 6C and D to provide the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 689(M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 323E(2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methvlsulfonyl)arino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticAcid

[1213] The product from Example 323D was processed as described inExample 50 to provide the title compound. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.48(d, 1H), 7.35 (dd, 1H), 7.28 (dd, 1H), 7.21 (m, 2H), 7.09 (s, 1H), 7.03(d, 2H), 7.03 (d, 2H), 6.78 (dd, 1H), 6.73 (m, 1H), 6.63 (dd, 1H), 6.55(d, 1H), 4.64 (s, 2H), 4.35 (s, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.01(s, 3H) );MS (ESI+) m/z 663 (M+H)⁺.

EXAMPLE 324N-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-beta-alanine

[1214] The product from Example 120D and β-alanine ethyl esterhydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 7.90 (t, 1H),6.87-7.35 (m, 11H), 6.68 (m, 1H), 6.48 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s,2H), 3.90 (t, 2H), 3.64 (s, 1H), 3.22 (dd, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.35 (m,2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.19 (t, , 2H), 1.87 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 682(M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 3254-((4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyj)amino)butanoicAcid

[1215] The product from Example 120D and ethyl 4-aminobutyratehydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 7.83 (t, 1H),6.88-7.32 (m, 11H), 6.68 (m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s,2H), 3.91 (t, 2H), 3.03 (dd, 2H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.19 (t,4H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.89 (m, 2H), 1.59 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 696 (M+H⁺).

EXAMPLE 326N-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-N-methylglycine

[1216] The product from Example 120D and sarcosine ethyl esterhydrochloride was processed as described in Example 104B to provide thetitle compound. ¹H NMR (300 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 8.96 (s, 1H), 6.85-7.34 (m,11H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.49 (m, 2H), 4.08 (s, 2H), 4.05 (s, 2H), 3.94 (m,4H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.80 (s, 1H), 2.50 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s,3H), 1.90 (m, 2H); MS (ESI) m/z 682 (M+H⁺).

[1217] Compounds of the present invention may exist as stereoisomerswherein, asymmetric or chiral centers are present. These stereoisomersare “R” or “S” depending on the configuration of substituents around thechiral carbon atom. The terms “R” and “S” used herein are configurationsas defined in IUPAC 1974 Recommendations for Section E, FundamentalStereochemistry, Pure Appl. Chem., 1976, 45: 13-30. The presentinvention contemplates various stereoisomers and mixtures thereof andare specifically included within the scope of this invention.Stereoisomers include enantiomers and diastereomers, and mixtures ofenantiomers or diastereomers. Individual stereoisomers of compounds ofthe present invention may be prepared synthetically from commerciallyavailable starting materials which contain asymmetric or chiral centersor by preparation of racemic mixtures followed by resolution well-knownto those of ordinary skill in the art. These methods of resolution areexemplified by (1) attachment of a mixture of enantiomers to a chiralauxiliary, separation of the resulting mixture of diastereomers byrecrystallization or chromatography and liberation of the optically pureproduct from the auxiliary or (2) direct separation of the mixture ofoptical enantiomers on chiral chromatographic columns.

[1218] Geometric isomers can also exist in the compounds of the presentinvention. The present invention contemplates the various geometricisomers and mixtures thereof resulting from the arrangement ofsubstituents around a carbon-carbon double bond or arrangement ofsubstituents around a ring. Substituents around a carbon-carbon doublebond are designated as being in the Z or E configuration where the term“Z” represents substituents on the same side of the carbon-carbon doublebond and the term “E” represents substituents on opposite sides of thecarbon-carbon double bond. The arrangement of substituents around a ringare designated as cis or trans where the term “cis” representssubstituents on the same side of the plane of the ring and the termr“trans” represents substituents on opposite sides of the plane of thering. Mixtures of compounds where the substitutients are disposed onboth the same and opposite sides of plane of the ring are designatedcis/trans. The termn “pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs” representsthose prodrugs of the compounds of the present invention which are,within the scope of sound medical judgement, suitable for use in contactwith the tissues of humans and lower animals with undue toxicity,irritation, allergic response, and the like, commensurate with areasonable benefit/risk ratio, and effective for their intended use, aswell as the zwitterionic forms, where possible, of the compounds of theinvention.

[1219] The term “prodrug” represents compounds which are rapidlytransformed in vivo to a compound of formula (I-IV), for example, byhydrolysis in blood. A thorough discussion is provided in T. Higuchi andV. Stella, Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems, Vol. 14 of the A.C.S.Symposium Series, and in Edward B. Roche, ed., Bioreversible Carriers inDrug Design, American Pharmaceutical Association and Pergamon Press,1987.

[1220] The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” represents thosesalts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgement, suitablefor use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals withoutundue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, and arecommensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M. Berge, etal. describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J.Pharmaceutical Sciences, 66:1-19 (1977). The salts can be prepared insitu during the final isolation and purification of the compounds of theinvention, or separately by reacting the free base function with asuitable organic acid. Representative acid addition salts includeacetate, adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate,benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphersulfonate,citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate,ethanesulfonate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate,hemisulfate, heptonate, hexanoate, hydrobromide, hydrochloride,hydroiodide, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate,lauryl sulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate,pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate,pivalate, propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate,thiocyanate, toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and thelike. Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts includesodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and the like, as well asnontoxic ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations, including,but not limited to ammonium, tetramethylammonium, tetraethylammonium,methylamine, dimethylamine, trimethylamine, triethylamine, ethylamine,and the like.

[1221] The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier,” as used herein,means a non-toxic, inert solid, semi-solid or liquid filler, diluent,encapsulating material or formulation auxiliary of any type. Someexamples of materials which can serve as pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers are sugars such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; starches suchas corn starch and potato starch; cellulose and its derivatives such assodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate;powdered tragacanth; malt; gelatin; talc; excipients such as cocoabutter and suppository waxes; oils such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil,safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil and soybean oil; glycols;such a propylene glycol; esters such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate;agar; buffering agents such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminumhydroxide; alginic acid; pyrogen-free water; isotonic saline; Ringer'ssolution; ethyl alcohol, and phosphate buffer solutions, as well asother non-toxic compatible lubricants such as sodium lauryl sulfate andmagnesium stearate, as well as coloring agents, releasing agents,coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents,preservatives and antioxidants can also be present in the composition,according to the judgment of the formulator.

[1222] The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions,which comprise compounds of the present invention formulated togetherwith one or more non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. Thepharmaceutical compositions may be specially formulated for oraladministration in solid or liquid form, for parenteral injection, or forrectal administration.

[1223] Further included within the scope of the present invention arepharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the compounds offormula (I-IV) prepared and formulated in combination with one or morenon-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable compositions. The pharmaceuticalcompositions can be formulated for oral administration in solid orliquid form, for parenteral injection or for rectal administration.

[1224] The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can beadministered to humans and other animals orally, rectally, parenterally,intracistemally, intravaginally, intraperitoneally, topically (as bypowders, ointments, or drops), bucally, or as an oral or nasal spray.The term “parenteral” administration refers to modes of administrationwhich include intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intrasternal,subcutaneous and intraarticular injection and infusion.

[1225] Pharmaceutical compositions of this invention for parenteralinjection comprise pharmaceutically acceptable sterile aqueous ornonaqueous solutions, dispersions, suspensions or emulsions as well assterile powders for reconstitution into sterile injectable solutions ordispersions just prior to use. Examples of suitable aqueous andnonaqueous carriers, diluents, solvents or vehicles include water,ethanol, polyols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol, polyethyleneglycol, and the like), and suitable mixtures thereof, vegetable oils(such as olive oil), and injectable organic esters such as ethyl oleate.Proper fluidity can be maintained, for example, by the use of coatingmaterials such as lecithin, by the maintenance of the required particlesize in the case of dispersions, and by the use of surfactants.Conversely, reduced particle size may maintain biological activity.

[1226] These compositions may also contain adjuvants such aspreservative, wetting agents, emulsifying agents, and dispersing agents.Prevention of the action of microorganisms may be ensured by theinclusion of various antibacterial and antifungal agents, for example,paraben, chlorobutanol, phenol sorbic acid, and the like. It may also bedesirable to include isotonic agents such as sugars, sodium chloride,and the like. Prolonged absorption of the injectable phannaceutical formmay be brought about by the inclusion of agents which delay absorptionsuch as aluminum monostearate and gelatin.

[1227] In some cases, in order to prolong the effect of the drug, it isdesirable to slow the absorption of the drug from subcutaneous orintramuscular injection. This may be accomplished by the use of a liquidsuspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor watersolubility. The rate of absorption of the drug then depends upon itsrate of dissolution which, in turn, may depend upon crystal size andcrystalline form. Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterallyadministered drug form is accomplished by dissolving or suspending thedrug in an oil vehicle.

[1228] Injectable depot forms are made by forming microencapsulematrices of the drug in biodegradable polymers such aspolylactide-polyglycolide. Depending upon the ratio of drug to polymerand the nature of the particular polymer employed, the rate of drugrelease can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymersinclude poly(orthoesters) and poly(anhydrides) Depot injectableformulations are also prepared by entrapping the drug in liposomes ormicroemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.

[1229] The injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, byfiltration through a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporatingsterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which canbe dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectablemedium just prior to use.

[1230] Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules,tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, theactive compound is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalciumphosphate and/or a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose,sucrose, glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, b) binders such as, forexample, carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin,polyvinylpyrrolidone, sucrose, and acacia, c) humectants such asglycerol, d) disintegrating agents such as agar-agar, calcium carbonate,potato or tapioca starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodiumcarbonate, e) solution retarding agents such as paraffin, f) absorptionaccelerators such as quaternary ammonium compounds, g) wetting agentssuch as, for example, cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate, h)absorbents such as kaolin and bentonite clay, and i) lubricants such astalc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols,sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules,tablets and pills, the dosage form may also comprise buffering agents.

[1231] Solid compositions of a similar type may also be employed asfillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipientsas lactose or milk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethyleneglycols and the like.

[1232] The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, andgranules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as entericcoatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulatingart. They may optionally contain opacifying agents and can also be of acomposition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, orpreferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally,in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions which can beused include polymeric substances and waxes.

[1233] The active compounds can also be in micro-encapsulated form, ifappropriate, with one or more of the above-mentioned excipients.

[1234] Liquid dosage forms for oral administration includepharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrupsand elixirs. In addition to the active compounds, the liquid dosageforms may contain inert diluents commonly used in the art such as, forexample, water or other solvents, solubilizing agents and emulsifierssuch as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethylacetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butyleneglycol, dimethyl formamide, oils (in particular, cottonseed, groundnut,corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol,tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid estersof sorbitan, and mixtures thereof.

[1235] Besides inert diluents, the oral compositions can also includeadjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents,sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.

[1236] Suspensions, in addition to the active compounds, may containsuspending agents as, for example, ethoxylated isostearyl alcohols,polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystallinecellulose, aluminum metahydroxide, bentonite, agar-agar, and tragacanth,and mixtures thereof.

[1237] Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are preferablysuppositories which can be prepared by mixing the compounds of thisinvention with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such ascocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solidat room temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore melt inthe rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active compound.

[1238] Compounds of the present invention can also be administered inthe form of liposomes. As is known in the art, liposomes are generallyderived from phospholipids or other lipid substances. Liposomes areformed by mono- or multi-lamellar hydrated liquid crystals that aredispersed in an aqueous medium. Any non-toxic, physiologicallyacceptable and metabolizable lipid capable of forming liposomes can beused. The present compositions in liposome form can contain, in additionto a compound of the present invention, stabilizers, preservatives,excipients, and the like. The preferred lipids are the phospholipids andthe phosphatidyl cholines (lecithins), both natural and synthetic.

[1239] Methods to form liposomes are known in the art. See, for example,Prescott, Ed., Methods in Cell Biology, Volume XIV, Academic Press, NewYork, N.Y. (1976), p. 33 et seq.

[1240] Dosage forms for topical administration of a compound of thisinvention include powders, sprays, ointments and inhalants. The activecompound is mixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier and any needed preservatives, buffers, or propellantswhich may be required. Opthalmic formulations, eye ointments, powdersand solutions are also contemplated as being within the scope of thisinvention.

[1241] Actual dosage levels of active ingredients in the pharmaceuticalcompositions of this invention may be varied so as to obtain an amountof the active compound(s) that is effective to achieve the desiredtherapeutic response for a particular patient, compositions, and mode ofadministration. The selected dosage level will depend upon the activityof the particular compound, the route of administration, the severity ofthe condition being treated, and the condition and prior medical historyof the patient being treated. However, it is within the skill of the artto start doses of the compound at levels lower than required for toachieve the desired therapeutic effect and to gradually increase thedosage until the desired effect is achieved.

[1242] Generally, dosage levels of about 1 to about 50 mglkg/day, morepreferably of about 5 to about 25 mg/kg/day of active compound areadministered orally to a mammalian patient. If desired, the effectivedaily dose may be divided into multiple doses for purposes ofadministration, e.g. two to four separate doses per day.

[1243] It is understood that the foregoing detailed description andaccompanying examples are merely illustrative and are not to be taken aslimitations upon the scope of the invention, which is defined solely bythe appended claims and their equivalents. Various changes andmodifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art. Such changes and modifications, including withoutlimitation those relating to the chemical structures, substituents,derivatives, intermediates, syntheses, formulations and/or methods ofuse of the invention, may be made without departing from the spirit andscope thereof.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound having formula (I)

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein L_(A)is a covalent bond or C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalent bond orC(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); X_(A1) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl,cyano, halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, nitro and (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl;X_(A2) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; orX_(A1) and X_(A2) together are oxo; X_(D1) is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, cyano, halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, nitro and(NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl; X_(D2) is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen and alkyl; or X_(D1) and X_(D2) together are oxo; L_(B) isabsent or selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond,alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene, —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—,(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)CH₂CH═CH—,(CH₂)_(m)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(n)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(O)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n)—,—O(CH₂)_(m)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n)—, —CH₂)_(m)C(O)O(CH₂)_(n)—,O(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(n)—,—(CH₂)_(m)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(n)—, —(CH₂)_(m)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(n)— and—(CH₂)_(m)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(n)— wherein each group is inserted as drawn withthe left end attached to A and the right end attached to B; m is aninteger of 0-6; n is an integer of 0-6; L_(C) is absent or selected fromthe group consisting of a covalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene,alkynylene, —(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(p)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(q)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(p)S(CH₂)_(q)—,(CH₂)_(p)S(O)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—, —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)O(CH₂)_(q)—, —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)—, —(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—,—(CH₂)_(p)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(q)— and —(CH₂)_(p)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(q)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to B and the rightend attached to C; p is an integer of 0-6; q is an integer of 0-6; L_(E)is absent or selected from the group consisting of a covalent bond,alkenylene, alkylene, alkynylene, —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(r)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(s)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂)_(s)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(r)O(CH₂)_(s)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(r)S(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)S(O)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(s), —(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—,—O(CH₂)_(r)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)O(CH₂)_(s)—,—O(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(s)—,—(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(s)—, —(CH₂)_(r)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(s)— and—(CH₂)_(r)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(s)— wherein each group is inserted as drawn withthe left end attached to D and the right end attached to E; r is aninteger of 0-6; s is an integer of 0-6; L_(F) is absent or selected fromthe group consisting of a covalent bond, alkenylene, alkylene,alkynylene, —(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)CH₂CH═CH—, —(CH₂)_(u)CH(OH)(CH₂)_(v)CH₂C≡C—,—(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)CH₂CH═CH—,—(CH₂)_(u)O(CH₂)_(v)CH₂C≡C—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)S(O)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—, —O(CH₂)_(u)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)C(O)O(CH₂)_(v)—, —O(CH₂)_(u)C(O)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)N(R₇)S(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)—, —(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂N(R₇)(CH₂)_(v)—,—(CH₂)_(u)S(O)₂O(CH₂)_(v)— and —(CH₂)_(u)OS(O)₂(CH₂)_(v)— wherein eachgroup is inserted as drawn with the left end attached to E and the rightend attached to F; u is an integer of 0-6; v is an integer of 0-6; A andD are each independently selected from the group consisting of aryl,cycloalkyl and heterocycle; B, C, E and F are each independently absentor each independently selected from the group consisting of aryl,cycloalkyl and heterocycle; R_(A1), R_(A2), R_(A3), R_(A4), R_(A5),R_(B1), R_(B2), R_(B3), R_(B4), R_(B5), R_(C1), R_(C2), R_(C3), R_(C4),R_(C5), R_(D1), R_(D2), R_(D3), R_(D4), R_(D5), R_(E1), R_(E2), R_(E3),R_(E4), R_(E5), R_(F1), R_(F2), R_(F3), R_(F4) and R_(F5) are eachindependently absent or each independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkenylthio, alkenyloxy, alkoxy,alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkoxy,alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkylthio,alkylcarbonyl(NR₁₁)sulfonylalky, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkylcarbonylthio,alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfinylalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl,alkylsulfonyl(NR₁₀)carboxylalkyl, alkylsulfonyl(NR₁₀)carboxylalkoxy,alkylsulfonyl(NR₁₀)alkyl(NR₁₁)-, alkylthio, alkylthioalkyl,alkylthioalkoxy, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, carboxy,carboxyalkoxy, carboxylalkoxyalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, cyano, cyanoalkoxy,cyanoalkyl, cyanoalkylthio, cycloalkylalkoxy, cycloalkyloxy,ethylenedioxy, formyl, formylalkoxy, formylalkyl, haloalkenyl,haloalkenyloxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkynyl, haloalkynyloxy,halogen, hydroxy, hydroxyalkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, mercapto, mercaptoalkoxy,mercaptoalkyl, methylenedioxy, nitro, —R₈R₉, (NR₈R₉)alkoxy,(NR₈R₉)alkyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonyl, (NR₈R₉)carbonylalkoxy,(NR₈R₉)carbonylalkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)sulfonylalkyl,—NR₁₀S(O)₂R₁₂, —NR₁₀S(O)₂NR₁₃R₁₄, and —S(O)₂OH; R₁, R₂, and R₃ are eachindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, carboxy,halogen, hydroxyalkyl, —NR₁₀R₁₁ and (NR₁₀R₁₁)alkyl; R₄ is selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkenyl,alkoxyalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkynyl, alkoxycarbonyl,alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkenyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkoxycarbonylalkynyl, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkenyl,alkylcarbonylalkoxy, alkylcarbonylalkyl, alkylcarbonylalkynyl, alkynyl,carboxy, carboxyalkenyl, carboxyalkyl, carboxyalkynyl, haloalkoxy,haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, halogen, hydroxyalkyl, —NR₁₀R₁₁,(NR₁₀R₁₁)alkyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyl, (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkyl,(NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkenyl and (R₁₀R₁₁)carbonylalkynyl; R₅ is selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; R₆ is selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxysulfonyl, alkyl,alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, arylalkoxycarbonyl, arylalkylcarbonyl,arylalkylsulfonyl, arylcarbonyl, arylsulfonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl,cycloalkylalkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylalkylsulfonyl,heterocyclecarbonyl, heterocyclealkylcarbonyl, heterocyclesulfonyl,heterocyclealkylsulfonyl, (NR₁₃R₁₄)carbonyl and (NR₁₃R₁₄)sulfonyl; R₈and R₉ are each independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl,alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkynyl, carboxyalkylcarbonyl;cyanoalkyl, formyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, —NR₁₀R₁₁, (NR₁₀R₁₁)carbonyland carboxyalkyl wherein the alkyl portion of carboxyalkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or two substituents selected from the groupconsisting of alkylthio, aryl, heterocycle, hydroxy, carboxy, —NR₁₀R₁₁and (NR₁₀R₁₁)carboxy; R₁₀ and R₁₁ are each independently selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl; R₁₂ is selected from thegroup consisting of alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycle and heterocyclealkyl; and R₁₃ and R₁₄ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycle andheterocyclealkyl.
 2. A compound according to claim 1 wherein L_(A) is acovalent bond; L_(A) is a covalent bond; A is aryl; and D is aryl.
 3. Acompound according to claim 1 wherein L_(A) is a covalent bond; L_(D) isa covalent bond; A is heterocycle; and D is aryl.
 4. A compoundaccording to claim 1 wherein L_(A) is a covalent bond; L_(D) is acovalent bond; A is heterocycle; and D is heterocycle.
 5. A compoundaccording to claim 1 wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is acovalent bond; A is aryl; and D is aryl.
 6. A compound according toclaim 1 wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalent bond; Ais heterocycle; and D is aryl.
 7. A compound according to claim 1wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalent bond; A isheterocycle; and D is heterocycle.
 8. A compound according to claim 1wherein L_(A) is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is a covalent bond; A is aryl;and D is heterocycle.
 9. A compound according to claim 1 wherein L_(A)is C(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is C(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); A is heterocycle; andD is heterocycle.
 10. A compound according to claim 1 wherein L_(A) isC(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is C(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); A is aryl; and D isheterocycle.
 11. A compound according to claim 1 wherein L_(A) isC(X_(A1))(X_(A2)); L_(D) is C(X_(D1))(X_(D2)); A is aryl; and D is aryl.12. A compound according to claim 1 of formula (II)

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
 13. A compoundaccording to claim 12 wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 14. A compound accordingto claim 13 selected from the group consisting ofN-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylpheny]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]ethanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-2-propanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-nitrobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-cyanobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(3-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin-6-ylmethyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methranesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[[4-(allyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-methoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[bis(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2-cyanobenzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-methylbenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-chlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{[3-bromo-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(methoxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(hydroxymethyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-propoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-ethylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{[(2Z)-3-bromoprop-2-enyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-ethoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;andN-{3-[benzyl(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.15. A compound according to claim 12 wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is (NR₁₂R₁₃)sulfonyl. 16.A compound according to claim 15 that isN′-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-methylphenyl]-N,N-dimethylsulfamide.
 17. Acompound according to claim 12 wherein R₂, R₃, R₄, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1)are each hydrogen; R₁ is alkoxy; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 18. A compoundaccording to claim 17 that isN-{3-[bis(2-bromobenzyl)amino]-4-methoxyphenyl}methanesulfonamide.
 19. Acompound according to claim 12 wherein X_(A1) is cyano; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl. 20.A compound according to claim 19 that isN-(3-{(2-bromobenzyl)[cyano(phenyl)methyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide.21. A compound according to claim 12 wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is selected from the group consisting ofalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkenyl and hydroxyalkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 22. A compound according to claim 21 selected from thegroup consisting ofN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-((E)-3-ethoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-vinylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide; andN-[3-(dibenzylamino)-2-(ethoxymethyl)phenyl]methanesulfonamide.
 23. Acompound according to claim 1 of formula (III)

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
 24. A compoundaccording to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl;L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅,X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 25. A compound according to claim 24 selected from thegroup consisting ofN-{3-[[4-(4-bromophenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(4-(4-(3-ethoxy-3-oxopropyl)phenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(4-(4-(2-carboxyethyl)phenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;methyl4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;N-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-fluoro-4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(2-fluorobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(4-methoxybenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;3-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;4-[4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-(2-methoxyethoxy)phenyl]butanoicacid; ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoate;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;methyl4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;ethylN-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoyl)-beta-alaninate;methyl3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoate;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]acetamide;N-[3-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[3-(dimethylamino)propoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicacid;3-(4-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;(5-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-bromophenoxy)aceticacid;4-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-4-oxobutanoicacid;5-{[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]amino}-5-oxopentanoicacid;N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]acetamide;N-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]methanesulfonamidemethyl2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethylcarbamate;(3-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;3-(4-{4-[((2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;3-(4-{4-[((4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;3-(4-{4-[((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoicacid;(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-ethyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methylphenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-5-methoxyphenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}benzoicacid;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(methoxymethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(3-hydroxypropyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoicacid;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydroxybutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(3-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamideN-{3-[(4-bromobenzyl)(4-phenoxybenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]glycine;N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]glycine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)propanoicacid;2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-4-hydroxybutanoicacid;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;N-[3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoyl]-N-methylglycine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzy{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;4-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;5-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]glycine;N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-beta-alanine;N-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine;4-{[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicacid; ethyl4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate;ethyl5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoate;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine;N-[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[5-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethoxy]aceticacid; 2,4-dideoxy-6-O-(3-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-D-erythro-hexonicacid;(3-{4-[((2-bromobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;N-{3-[[4-(3-acetylphenoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(pent-3-ynyloxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)[4-(methylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-fluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[(2′-cyano-1,1′-biphenyl-4-yl)methyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(5-hydroxypentyl)propanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)propanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)propanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)propanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(6-hydroxyhexyl)propanamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isopropoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-sec-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(1-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclohexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(3-methylcyclopentyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxy-1-methylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(4-methylcyclohexyl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cycloheptyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-ethoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-propoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopropylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-butoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-isobutoxyphenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pent-3-ynyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2E)-pent-2-enyloxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylcyclopropyl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclobutylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pentyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-ethoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-Asmethylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(methylthio)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(hexyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3,3-dimethylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-isopropoxyethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclohexylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-methoxy-3-methylbutoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;(3-{4-[((2-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((4-methylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((2,4-dichlorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;(3-{4-[((3,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(4-hydrazino-4-oxobutyl)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparagine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-valine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-tyrosine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-methionine;N-2-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-lysine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-serine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-phenylalanine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-tyrosine;N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-glutamicacid;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-D-histidine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-valine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid; ethyl4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoate;4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoicacid;5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoicacid;(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-ethylphenoxy)aceticacid; ethyl4-{[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl)amino}butanoate;(5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}-2-hexylphenoxy)acetic acid;ethylN-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycinate;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;ethyl(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetate;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]glycine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino]butanoicacid;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-N-methylglycine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serine;N-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-isoleucine;N˜2˜[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl(2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]glycine;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-beta-alanine;4-{[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]amino}butanoicacid;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-N-methylglycine;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-valine;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-serine;N-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-isoleucine;4-{[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]amino}butanoicacid; N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-N-methylglycine;N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-valine;N-[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-serine;N˜2˜[(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]-L-asparagine;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[4-(2-hydrazino-2-oxoethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamicacid;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-leucine;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-asparticacid;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-valine;N-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-serine;N˜2˜[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]-L-glutamine;(5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-fluorophenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;(5-(4-(((2-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;(5-(4-(((4-bromobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-dichlorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-(4-(((4-chloro-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2-chloro-4-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;(5-(4-(((2-bromo-4-chlorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;(2-chloro-5-(4-(((3,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid;(5-(4-(((4-bromo-2-fluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid;N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)glycine;N-((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)-beta-alanine;4-(((2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)acetyl)amino)butanoicacid;4-((4-(5-(4-((benzyl(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid;4-((4-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid;(2R)-2-(2-chloro-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)propanoicacid;N-(3-((4-(4-chloro-3-hydroxyphenoxy)benzyl)(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;(2-bromo-5-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)aceticacid; N-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methyl sulfonyl)amino)phenyl) amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl )-beta- alanine;4-((4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)amino)butanoicacid; andN-(4-(3-(4-(((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)phenoxy)butanoyl)-N-methylglycine.26. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m is 0; n is 1-6; R₁, R₂, R₃,R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 27. A compound according to claim 26 selected from thegroup consisting ofN-{3-[[4-(benzyloxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;and N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-phenylethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide. 28.A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is heterocycle; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m is 0; n is 1-6; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 29. Acompound according to claim 28 selected from the group consisting ofN-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(3-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{(2,4-difluorobenzyl)[4-(2-furylmethoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[[4-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)benzyl](2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;andN-{3-[{4-[(6-chloro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methoxy]benzyl}(2,4-difluorobenzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.30. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)CH₂CH═CH— n is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃,R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 31. A compound according to claim 30 that isN-{3-[(2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-{[3-phenyl-2-propenyl]oxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.32. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; R₁,R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 33. A compound according to claim 32 selected from thegroup consisting of(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]benzoyl}phenoxy)aceticacid;N-{3-[(4-benzoylbenzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-cyclopropylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(cyclopentylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;andN-(3-{benzyl[4-(4-{[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}benzoyl)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide.34. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)S(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; R₁, R₂,R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 35. A compound according to claim 34 that isN-(3-{benzyl[4-(phenylthio)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide.36. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; L_(B) is alkylene; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 37. A compound accordingto claim 23 wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)C(OH)(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 38. A compound accordingto claim 23 wherein B is cycloalkyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁,R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 39. A compound according to claim 23 wherein B isheterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1)and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl. 40.A compound according to claim 1 of formula (IV)

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
 41. A compoundaccording to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; Cis aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; mand n are each 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃,R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 42. A compound according to claim 41 selected from thegroup consisting ofN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[{4-[3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;andN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide.43. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p and q are each 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) andX_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 45. Acompound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl isphenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n areeach 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1)and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl. 46.A compound according to claim 45 selected from the group consisting ofN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;1-[2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicacid;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[(4-{3-[(1-acetylpyrrolidin-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)(benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(3-furylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-furylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(thien-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-3-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(thien-2-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-thien-2-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-((2,4-difluorobenzyl)(4-(3-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4-hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-(benzyl(4-(4-(((2S,4R)-6-oxo-4hydroxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)methoxy)phenoxy)benzyl)amino)-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(3-methyloxetan-3-yl)methoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-(3-{benzyl[4-(3-{[(2S)-1-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]methoxy}phenoxy)benzyl]amino}-2-methylphenyl)methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(pyridin-3-ylmethoxy)phenoxy]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(2S)-pyrrolidin-2-ylmethoxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;andN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[(1-methylpyrrolidin-3-yl)oxy]phenoxy}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.47. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is cycloalkyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n areeach 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1)and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl. 48.A compound according to claim 47 selected from the group consisting of2-[(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)methyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicacid; and4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)cyclohexanecarboxylicacid.
 49. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl whereinsaid aryl is phenyl; C is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)C(O)O(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are eachhydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 50. A compound accordingto claim 49 that is benzyl3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)propanoate.51. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n areeach 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—; q is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅,X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 52. A compound according to claim 51 that is1-[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]-L-proline.53. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n areeach 0; L_(C) is —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)(CH₂)_(q)—; q is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅,X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 54. A compound according to claim 53 selected from thegroup consisting of1-[5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)pentanoyl]-L-proline;1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-3-carboxylicacid;1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]piperidine-2-carboxylicacid;1-[4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]proline;and 1-[(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)acetyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide.55. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇) (CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂,R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 56. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is arylwherein said aryl is phenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)C(o)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ isalkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 57. A compound according to claim 56selected from the group consisting of4-(4-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]butanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-morpholin-4-ylethyl)propanamide;3-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]propanamide;4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylicacid; and4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide.58. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n areeach 0; L_(C) is —O(CH₂)_(p)C(O)N(R₇)(CH₂)_(q)—; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1)and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl. 58.A compound according to claim 58 selected from the group consisting of2-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide;4-{[4-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)butanoyl]amino}-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole-2-carboxylicacid;5-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)pentanamide;2-(4-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)acetamide;4-(3-{4-[(benzyl{2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(2-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-yl)butanamide;2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-[3-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)propyl]acetamide;2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)acetamide;and2-(2-chloro-5-{4-[((2,4-difluorobenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)-N-(3-morpholin-4-ylpropyl)acetamide.60. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is—(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; m and n are each 0; L_(C) is—(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) areeach hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ is alkylsulfonyl.
 61. A compoundaccording to claim 60 selected from the group consisting ofN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(2-phenylethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;andN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(benzyloxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide.62. A compound according to claim 40 wherein B is aryl wherein said arylis phenyl; C is heterocycle; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)C(O)(CH₂)_(n)—; m and nare each 0; L_(C) is —(CH₂)_(p)O(CH₂)_(q)—; p is 0; R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅,X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆ isalkylsulfonyl.
 63. A compound according to claim 62 selected from thegroup consisting ofN-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-[3-(benzyl{4-[3-(tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy)benzoyl]benzyl}amino)-2-methylphenyl]methanesulfonamide;N-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide;andN-{3-[benzyl(4-{3-[2-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)ethoxy]benzoyl}benzyl)amino]-2-methylphenyl}methanesulfonamide.64. A compound according to claim 1 of formula (V)

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
 65. A compoundaccording to claim 64 wherein B is aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; Eis aryl wherein said aryl is phenyl; L_(B) is —(CH₂)_(m)O(CH₂)_(n)—; mand n are each 0; L_(E) is —(CH₂)_(r)C(O)(CH₂)_(s)— r and s are each 0;R₁, R₂, R₃, R₅, X_(A1) and X_(D1) are each hydrogen; R₄ is alkyl; and R₆is alkylsulfonyl.
 66. A compound according to claim 65 selected from thegroup consisting of(3-{4-[((4-benzoylbenzyl){2-methyl-3-[(methylsulfonyl)amino]phenyl}amino)methyl]phenoxy}phenoxy)aceticacid; and(5-(4-(((4-benzoylbenzyl)(2-methyl-3-((methylsulfonyl)amino)phenyl)amino)methyl)phenoxy)-2-chlorophenoxy)aceticacid.
 67. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of claim 1 in combination with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 68. A method of selectivelymodulating the effects of the glucocorticoid receptor in a mammalcomprising administering an effective amount of a compound of claim 1.69. A method of treating type II diabetes in a mammal comprisingadministering a therapeutically effective amount of a glucocorticoidreceptor antagonist.
 70. A method of treating type II diabetes in amammal comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of claim
 1. 71. A method of treating symptoms related to typeII diabetes wherein said symptoms are selected from the group consistingof hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, inadequate, glucose clearance,obesity, hypertension and high glucocorticoid levels in a mammalcomprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of claim
 1. 72. A method of treating diseases associated withan excess or deficiency of glucocorticoids, said diseases selected fromthe group consisting of diabetes, obesity, Syndrome X, Cushing'sSyndrome, Addison's disease, inflammatory diseases such as asthma,rhinitis and arthritis, allergy, autoimmune disease, immunodeficiency,anorexia, cachexia, bone loss or bone frailty, and wound healingcomprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of acompound of claim
 1. 73. A method of treating a disease, comprisingadministering a compound of claim 1 in combination with an anti-diabeticagent, wherein said disease is selected from the group consisting ofdiabetes and Syndrom X.
 74. A method according to claim 73, wherein saidanti-diabetic agent is selected from the group consisting of insulin,mecasermin, nateglinide, metformin, chlorpropamide, glipizide,glyburide, troglitazone, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, acarbose,voglibose, miglitol, zopolrestat and repaglinide.
 75. A method oftreating obesity, comprising administering a compound of claim 1 incombination with an anti-obesity agent.
 76. A method according to claim75, wherein said anti-obesity agent is selected from the groupconsisting of orlistat, sibutramine, dexfenfluramine, bromocryptine,phentermine, phendimetrazine and mazindol.